Christmas Cake

Christmas Cake is a traditional British fruitcake that is often served during the holiday season. It is typically made with mixed dried fruits, nuts, and brandy.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 210 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Christmas Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, British Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 3 large Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Milk
• 2 cup Mixed dried fruits
• 1 cup Chopped nuts
• 0.5 cup Brandy
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the flour mixture and milk, alternating between the two, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
6. Fold in the mixed dried fruits and chopped nuts.
7. Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake pan.
8. Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
10. Remove from the pan and let cool completely on a wire rack.
11. Once cooled, brush the top of the cake with brandy.
12. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 35g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.