Spiced Christmas Cake With Candied Orange, Cranberr

Name: Spiced Christmas Cake With Candied Orange, Cranberries And Rum-Soaked Sultanas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake; 100 grams sultanas; 80 milliliters rum (I used golden); 150 grams butter, softened; 125 grams coconut sugar, muscovado or regular soft brown sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 organic eggs; 150 grams plain flour; 50 grams ground almonds; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon cloves; 1 teaspoon allspice; 1 teaspoon ginger; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 cup whole milk; 3 tablespoons candied orange peel; 80 grams dried cranberries; Icing & Decorations; 150 grams butter, softened; 2 cups icing sugar; 125 grams cream cheese; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract with seeds; 2 tablespoons rum; handful dried cranberries; 20 grams finely chopped pistachios; 1 candied orange slice (optional)

Servings: persons

Cake
100 grams sultanas
80 milliliters rum (I used golden)
150 grams butter, softened
125 grams coconut sugar, muscovado or regular soft brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 organic eggs
150 grams plain flour
50 grams ground almonds
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon ginger
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup whole milk
3 tablespoons candied orange peel
80 grams dried cranberries
Icing & Decorations
150 grams butter, softened
2 cups icing sugar
125 grams cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla extract with seeds
2 tablespoons rum
handful dried cranberries
20 grams finely chopped pistachios
1 candied orange slice (optional)

1
In a small bowl, combine sultanas and rum and microwave for one minute until sultanas are plump and juicy. Set aside to cool.
2
Preheat oven to 175u00b0C fan bake. Line 2 x 22cm tins with baking paper.
3
In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until pale, light and fluffy. Add vanilla and then eggs, one at a time.
4
In two batches add flour, ground almonds, spices and baking powder, alternating with milk. Stop mixing once combined; be careful not to over-mix.
5
Fold through dried fruit including rum-soaked sultanas (and any excess rum in the bowl).
6
Pour batter into two lined tins and spread out to the sides. Bake for about 30 minutes or until golden in colour, springy to the touch and a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool for 10 minutes before turning onto a cooling rack.
7
Meanwhile, make icing. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat butter and icing sugar until smooth, and then gradually add cream cheese and vanilla. The icing should be smooth, creamy and thick. Stir through rum at the end.
8
Once cake is cool, apply a generous amount of icing to one layer, using a palette knife to spread it out to the edges. Place other cake layer on top and ice it generously, leaving some texture in the icing.
9
Decorate with dried cranberries, pistachios and candied orange slice, if using. Serve at room temperature with a generous dollop of whipped cream or custard.
10
To store, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

1361

kcal

Calories

Fat

133

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake, 100 grams sultanas, 80 milliliters rum (I used golden), 150 grams butter, softened, and more.

Yes, Spiced Christmas Cake With Candied Orange, Cranberries And Rum-Soaked Sultanas 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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Spiced Christmas Cake With Candied Orange, Cranberries And Rum-Soaked Sultanas

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