Irish Christmas Cake Recipe

Name: Irish Christmas Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. Sultanas; 1 lb. raisins; 1 lb. brown sugar; 1 1/2 c. strong brewed tea; 1 1/2 c. Irish whiskey; 3 1/2 c. flour; 1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon; 1 Tbsp. nutmeg; 3 eggs, beaten lightly; 1 Tbsp. baking powder; honey to glaze

Servings: persons

1 lb. Sultanas
1 lb. raisins
1 lb. brown sugar
1 1/2 c. strong brewed tea
1 1/2 c. Irish whiskey
3 1/2 c. flour
1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
1 Tbsp. nutmeg
3 eggs, beaten lightly
1 Tbsp. baking powder
honey to glaze

1
In a large glass bowl, soak fruit and brown sugar in tea and whiskey overnight.
2
Set oven to 300u00b0.
3
Grease three 8 x 4 x 3-inch loaf pans.
4
Mix together flour and spices; add to soaking fruits, alternating with beaten eggs.
5
Add baking powder last.
6
Mix well. Pour into prepared pans.
7
Bake for 1 1/2 hours. When cool, brush tops with honey to glaze.
8
(May also prepare in one 10-inch tube pan and bake for 3 hours.)

1315

kcal

Calories

Fat

276

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. Sultanas, 1 lb. raisins, 1 lb. brown sugar, 1 1/2 c. strong brewed tea, and more.

Yes, Irish 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.

Irish Christmas Cake

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