Golden Jewelled Christmas Cake Recipe

Name: Golden Jewelled Christmas Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 100 g apricots; 100 g red glace cherries; 100 g prunes; 100 g raisins; 100 g sultanas; 175 g candied peel; 4 tablespoons brandy; 175 g mixed shelled nuts (hazelnuts and brazil nuts); 200 g softened butter; 200 g golden caster sugar; 4 eggs, beaten; 1 orange, juice and zest; 1 lemon, juice and zest; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 200 g plain flour; ½ teaspoon ginger; 100 g ground almonds

Servings: persons

100 g apricots
100 g red glace cherries
100 g prunes
100 g raisins
100 g sultanas
175 g candied peel
4 tablespoons brandy
175 g mixed shelled nuts (hazelnuts and brazil nuts)
200 g softened butter
200 g golden caster sugar
4 eggs, beaten
1 orange, juice and zest
1 lemon, juice and zest
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
200 g plain flour
½ teaspoon ginger
100 g ground almonds

1
Line a 20cm greased cake tin with a double layer of baking paper.
2
Preheat oven to 150c.
3
Chop apricots, quarter cherries, chop candied peel.Mix together with the brandy.
4
In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar using a hand held mixer, or a wooden spoon until light and fluffy.
5
Beat eggs in a jug add to the creamed mixture a little at a time , beating well after each addition.
6
Don't worry if it curdles, the cake wont be affected.
7
Add the zests and juice, then the soaked fruit and liquid.
8
Chop nuts then stir in .
9
Set a sieve over the bowl , tip flour, cinnamon and ginger and sift into bowl.
10
Tip in the ground almonds, then fold everything in using a large spoon.There should be no trace of flour.
11
Spoon cake mix into the prepared tin, press down lightly and smooth.
12
Bake 45minutes- 1 hour, reduce heat to 120C and bake a further 1-2 hours until golden brown and firm to the touch and has stopped making a hissing sound ( singing).
13
A skewer should come out clean.
14
Wrap in baking paper and foil for up to 3 months or freeze for 1 year.
15
Feeding the cake: make several holes in it and spoon 2 tbsp of brandy at weekly intervals until ready to ice.

1044

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 100 g apricots, 100 g red glace cherries, 100 g prunes, 100 g raisins, and more.

Yes, Golden Jewelled Christmas Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Golden Jewelled Christmas Cake

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