Heap Family Christmas Cake – a delicious recipe with pineapple, glace cherries, butter, brown sugar, eggs, flour. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Preheat the oven to 150C (300F / Gas mark 2) and line a deep 9 inch (23cm) square tin with a double layer of baking parchment (this should protrude over the top of the edges of the tin).
2
Melt the butter over the stove, and mix in the pineapple, mixed fruit, cherries and sugar.
3
These should be kept over a high heat until the mixture begins to boil, and the sugar is completely dissolved.
4
This can take 5 minutes.
5
Cool the mixture until it is look warm (or else the eggs will scramble).
6
Sift together the two kinds of flour and mixed spice.
7
Beat the eggs and the flour mixture into the sugar-fruit mixture.
8
Transfer the entire mixture into the lined tin.
9
Cut a double piece of brown paper the same size as the tin to act as a lid, with a small air vent in the centre.
10
Wrap the outside of the tin in a double layer of baking parchment.
11
This will help to stop the cake from catching.
12
Bake for 3 hours (and skewer test to check it is completely done - the skewer should come out clean).
20126
kcal
Calories
1135
g
Fat
2180
g
Carbs
295
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 9 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 15 ounces crushed pineapple, 1 12 lbs mixed dried fruit, 12 lb glace cherries, 12 lb butter, and more.
Yes, Heap Family 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.
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