Martha's Christmas cake Recipe

Name: Martha's Christmas cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 ounces butter; 10 ounces dark brown sugar; 1 tablespoon molasses; 2 lemons, rind grated; 5 large eggs; 2 tablespoons brandy or 2 tablespoons sherry wine; 12 ounces plain flour; 1 teaspoon mixed spice (allspice); ½ teaspoon cinnamon; 1 12 lbs currants; 34 lb sultana; 34 lb raisins; 4 ounces blanced almonds, chopped; 4 ounces chopped mixed candied peel; 4 ounces chopped glace cherries

Servings: persons

10 ounces butter
10 ounces dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon molasses
2 lemons, rind grated
5 large eggs
2 tablespoons brandy or 2 tablespoons sherry wine
12 ounces plain flour
1 teaspoon mixed spice (allspice)
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 12 lbs currants
34 lb sultana
34 lb raisins
4 ounces blanced almonds, chopped
4 ounces chopped mixed candied peel
4 ounces chopped glace cherries

1
Cream butter and sugar with molasses and lemon rinds.
2
Beat until mixture is soft and light.
3
Whisk eggs and liquid and gradually beat into creamed butter mixture, adding little sieved flour if curdling shows.
4
Mix in fruit with flour- gently but not overmixing and add spices.
5
Pour into buttered cake tin.
6
Bake in oven at 325-350 degrees F.
7
for 1-1/4 hours then lower oven to 300 degrees for 2-1/2 to 3 hours.
8
Allow to cool in tin.
9
Tip out.
10
Baste in sherry.
11
Wrap in foil.
12
Age well!

1446

kcal

Calories

Fat

148

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: 10 ounces butter, 10 ounces dark brown sugar, 1 tablespoon molasses, 2 lemons, rind grated, and more.

Yes, Martha's 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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