IRISH CHRISTMAS CAKE

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Make and share this Irish Christmas Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Michelle_My_Belle

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 1 9 inch white fruitcake, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 lb butter (3 sticks)
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/4 cups flour
2 tablespoons flour
3/4 cup candied cherry (coarsely chopped)
1 1/4 cups seedless raisins
1 1/4 cups white raisins
1 1/4 cups dried currants
1/2 cup mixed candied fruit, peels (finely chopped)
2 tablespoons candied angelica (finely chopped)
1 1/4 cups sugar
7 eggs
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon salt
1 cup walnuts (finely chopped)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°F.
  • Brush bottom and sides of 9 x 3 springform pan with 2 tbsp butter.
  • Dust with 2 tbsp flour, tilting to coat and flipping and tapping to remove excess.
  • Combine cherries, raisins, currants, candied peel and angelica in a bowl.
  • Add 1/2 cup flour and toss to coat evenly; set aside.
  • In large bowl cream softened butter and sugar by beating with a wooden spoon against edges until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in eggs one at a time, then slowly beat in remaining flour, allspice and salt.
  • Combine nuts with fruit mixture and add to batter slowly, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Pour batter into pan and spread evenly with spatula.
  • Bake on middle rack for 1 1/2 hours or until top is light golden or a cake tester comes out clean.
  • Cool completely before removing from pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 711.6, Fat 41.4, SaturatedFat 20.8, Cholesterol 227.4, Sodium 965.3, Carbohydrate 82.2, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 59.2, Protein 10.1

lisah kgatitswe
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This cake was a total disaster. I had to throw it away.


Sukorna Aktar
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


dayo Osiboyejo
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This cake was a disappointment. It didn't taste anything like I expected.


Gomata Bashyal
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This cake took a long time to make. I don't think it was worth the effort.


H M billal Official
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I had trouble finding some of the ingredients for this cake.


sl gaming
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste.


freefiregarena freefiregarena
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This cake was a little dry. I think I overbaked it.


Chris Johnson
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I'm not a fan of the candied fruit in this cake. I think it would be better without it.


siyabonga percival
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This cake is a little pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Jeffrey Saylor
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I love the way this cake looks. It's so festive and perfect for the holidays.


Fake zx
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This is my go-to recipe for Irish Christmas cake. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ramesh Baniya
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This cake was a huge hit at our holiday party. Everyone loved it!


Kaden Jansen
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I'm not usually a fan of fruitcake, but this cake changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful, I couldn't stop eating it.


jenny medel
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This is the best Irish Christmas cake I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for.


Md. Sompod Islam
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It was the perfect way to celebrate the holidays.


Brandon Frye
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This cake was a little more work than I expected, but it was worth it. It's so rich and decadent, it's perfect for a special occasion.


Williw
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I love the combination of flavors in this cake. The orange, lemon, and spice give it a really unique and festive taste.


iliass takzima
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This was my first time making an Irish Christmas cake and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the cake was delicious.


Melissa Shipp
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I've made this cake twice now and it's turned out perfectly both times. It's a great recipe for a special occasion or just a weekend treat.


Zizipho Kulati
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This Irish Christmas cake was a hit at our holiday party! It was moist, flavorful, and had just the right amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again next year.


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