Irish Christmas Cake Recipe

Name: Irish Christmas Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 lb butter (3 sticks); 2 tablespoons butter; 1 1/4 cups flour; 2 tablespoons flour; 3/4 cup candied cherry (coarsely chopped); 1 1/4 cups seedless raisins; 1 1/4 cups white raisins; 1 1/4 cups dried currants; 1/2 cup mixed candied fruit, peels (finely chopped); 2 tablespoons candied angelica (finely chopped); 1 1/4 cups sugar; 7 eggs; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 cup walnuts (finely chopped)

Servings: persons

3/4 lb butter (3 sticks)
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/4 cups flour
2 tablespoons flour
3/4 cup candied cherry (coarsely chopped)
1 1/4 cups seedless raisins
1 1/4 cups white raisins
1 1/4 cups dried currants
1/2 cup mixed candied fruit, peels (finely chopped)
2 tablespoons candied angelica (finely chopped)
1 1/4 cups sugar
7 eggs
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon salt
1 cup walnuts (finely chopped)

1
Preheat oven to 300u00b0F.
2
Brush bottom and sides of 9 x 3 springform pan with 2 tbsp butter.
3
Dust with 2 tbsp flour, tilting to coat and flipping and tapping to remove excess.
4
Combine cherries, raisins, currants, candied peel and angelica in a bowl.
5
Add 1/2 cup flour and toss to coat evenly; set aside.
6
In large bowl cream softened butter and sugar by beating with a wooden spoon against edges until light and fluffy.
7
Beat in eggs one at a time, then slowly beat in remaining flour, allspice and salt.
8
Combine nuts with fruit mixture and add to batter slowly, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
9
Pour batter into pan and spread evenly with spatula.
10
Bake on middle rack for 1 1/2 hours or until top is light golden or a cake tester comes out clean.
11
Cool completely before removing from pan.

1507

kcal

Calories

112

Fat

103

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 lb butter (3 sticks), 2 tablespoons butter, 1 1/4 cups flour, 2 tablespoons flour, 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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