Classic British Christmas Cake
Classic British Christmas Cake is a splendidly rich and moist dessert, perfect for festive gatherings. This traditional cake, packed with mixed dried fruits and aromatic spices, evokes cherished holiday memories with every slice. Often adorned with marzipan or icing, it serves as a stunning centerpiece for your celebrations, bringing warmth and nostalgia to the table.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
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- 2 cups mixed dried fruits (raisins, sultanas, currants)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- Zest of 1 orange
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Soak mixed dried fruits in brandy or orange juice overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake tin.
- In a large bowl, cream together unsalted butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with citrus zest until well combined.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and spices; gradually fold into wet ingredients.
- Gently mix in soaked dried fruits until evenly distributed.
- Pour batter into prepared tin and bake for approximately 2 hours or until a skewer comes out clean. Let cool before decorating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg