Last-Minute Christmas Cake Recipe

Name: Last-Minute Christmas Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 575 g mixed dried fruit; 225 g sultanas; 225 g raisins; 1 lemon, juice and rind of, grated; 1 tablespoon black treacle; 150 ml port wine or 150 ml sherry wine; 125 g whole wheat flour; 125 g plain white flour; 1 teaspoon mixed spice; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 225 g butter; 225 g dark brown sugar; 4 eggs; 175 g glace cherries; 25 g sliced almonds

Servings: persons

575 g mixed dried fruit
225 g sultanas
225 g raisins
1 lemon, juice and rind of, grated
1 tablespoon black treacle
150 ml port wine or 150 ml sherry wine
125 g whole wheat flour
125 g plain white flour
1 teaspoon mixed spice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
225 g butter
225 g dark brown sugar
4 eggs
175 g glace cherries
25 g sliced almonds

1
Put the mixed dried fruit, sultanas, rind and juice and treacle into a saucepan with the port and bring to the boil.
2
Remove from the heat, cover and leave to get cold.
3
Meanwhile, set the oven to 150C/300/gas mark 2 and line a 20cm/8 inch square tin or four 10cm/4 inch round tins with greaseproof paper.
4
Sift the flours with the spices on to a plate.
5
Cream the butter and sugar until very light, then alternately beat in the fruit, eggs and flour.
6
Finally stir in the cherries and almonds.
7
Spoon the mixture into the tins or tins, hollowing out the centre very slightly so that the surface will be flat.
8
Bake the large cake for 2-3 hours and the small ones for 1 1/2 -1 3/4 hours, or until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean.
9
Leave to cool in the tin(s).

1027

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 575 g mixed dried fruit, 225 g sultanas, 225 g raisins, 1 lemon, juice and rind of, grated, and more.

Yes, Last-Minute 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.

Last-Minute Christmas Cake

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