Traditional Christmas Cake Recipe

Name: Traditional Christmas Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups golden raisins; 1 1/2 g raisins; 1 1/4 cups pitted dates, chopped; 1 cup mixed dried fruit; 1 cup mixed glace cherries, chopped; 1/2 cup currants; 1 cup brandy; 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, at room temperature; 1 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 5 None eggs; 1 tbsp orange marmalade; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 3 2/3 cups flour, sifted; None None Decorations of your choice

Servings: persons

2 cups golden raisins
1 1/2 g raisins
1 1/4 cups pitted dates, chopped
1 cup mixed dried fruit
1 cup mixed glace cherries, chopped
1/2 cup currants
1 cup brandy
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, at room temperature
1 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
5 None eggs
1 tbsp orange marmalade
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 2/3 cups flour, sifted
None None Decorations of your choice

1
Combine fruit and 1/2 cup of the brandy in a large glass bowl. Mix well. Cover with plastic wrap and soak overnight.
2
Preheat the oven to 250u00b0F. Line bottom and sides of a deep 9-inch square baking pan with 2 layers of parchment paper, allowing it to extend 1 inch above rim.
3
Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in marmalade and vanilla. Transfer to a very large bowl.
4
Fold half soaked fruit and half flour into batter (use a clean hand if you like). Fold in remaining fruit and flour. Pour carefully into prepared pan (make sure to pack into corners), smoothing top.
5
Bake for 2 1/2-3 hours, until a skewer comes out clean. Brush with remaining brandy. Cool completely in pan, covered with a layer of foil and a clean tea towel.
6
When cold, wrap in plastic wrap and foil. Store in an airtight container in a cool place. Decorate as desired.

1253

kcal

Calories

Fat

153

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups golden raisins, 1 1/2 g raisins, 1 1/4 cups pitted dates, chopped, 1 cup mixed dried fruit, and more.

Yes, Traditional 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.

Traditional Christmas Cake

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