CHRISTMAS CAKE
While brandy is the traditional partner for fruit cake, you could also try using a dessert sherry such as Pedro Ximénez. It's an intensely sweet, dark sherry made from the Spanish grape variety of the same name. Perfect in festive cakes, puddings and custards, you can find it in liquor stores.
Provided by Donna Hay
Categories HarperCollins Christmas Cake Dessert Winter Raisin Currant Date Almond Cinnamon Bake Soy Free Peanut Free Butter
Yield 16-24 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place both raisins, currants, dates and almonds in a large bowl. Add the brandy, mix to combine and cover with plastic wrap. Allow to soak in a cool dark place overnight, mixing occasionally.
- Preheat oven to 140°C (275°F). Line a 20cm (8-inch) square cake tin with 2 layers of non-stick baking paper. Place the butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer and beat on medium speed for 8 minutes or until pale and creamy. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Set aside.
- Add the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and allspice to the soaked fruit and mix well, ensuring the fruit is evenly coated with flour. Add the butter mixture and stir until well combined. Spoon into the tin and smooth the top. Bake for 2 hours or until cooked when tested with a skewer.
- Spoon over the extra brandy while the cake is still warm. Allow to cool completely in the tin, before turning out onto a cake stand or plate to serve.
- Keep this cake in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 2 months.
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[email protected]I made this cake for my family Christmas gathering and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.
M Usman Mehra
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. It's a showstopper!
Tammie Mitchell
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of Christmas cake, but this one is really good. It's not too sweet and the fruit is not overpowering.
Ester Omo
[email protected]This cake is beautiful and delicious! I'm so glad I decided to give it a try.
Mahesh Gurung
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for the holidays.
Yvonne Jackson
[email protected]This is the best Christmas cake recipe I've ever tried. It's moist, flavorful, and the icing is to die for.
mohit basnet
[email protected]I made this cake for my office Christmas party and it was a huge hit! Everyone was asking for the recipe.
Zack Yr
[email protected]This cake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was definitely worth it. It's the best Christmas cake I've ever had.
Alex Williams
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good Christmas cake recipe for years.
alinawaz Jiskani
[email protected]This cake is absolutely delicious! I made it for my family last Christmas and everyone loved it. It's a keeper!
Rafi Bhatti
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses dried fruit. It gives the cake such a rich flavor.
Bahara Ali
[email protected]This cake looks like it would be perfect for a Christmas party.
Khan Khankhan
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe looks easy enough to follow. I think I'll give it a try.
Alex Kibaria
[email protected]This cake is beautiful! And it looks so delicious.
Heba Omar
[email protected]I made this cake last year and it was a huge hit! I'm definitely going to make it again this year. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Tiba Seluwa
[email protected]This looks so festive! I'll have to add this to my Christmas baking list
Beraj X Lone
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe!
L30N fishboy
[email protected]This cake looks amazing
Tom Johnson
[email protected]I made this cake for my family on Christmas Eve and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. It's a great recipe and I will definitely be making it again.
Katusiime Shamim
[email protected]This Christmas cake is the best I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful, and the icing is to die for. I will definitely be making this again next year.