Grandma’s Best Christmas Cake
Christmas fruitcakes have been a traditional holiday dessert for centuries, with recipes dating back to ancient Rome.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 210 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.
Grandma’s Best Christmas Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Fold in the dried fruits, nuts, and candied cherries.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once the cake is cooled, brush the top with brandy or rum. Let it rest for 2 hours before serving.
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Serve the Grandma's Best Christmas Cake as a festive dessert during the holiday season.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Sugars 35g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
