Christmas Cake

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A traditional, rich fruitcake soaked in spirits and studded with dried fruits, perfect for the holidays.
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Christmas Cake

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 2711.8

Description

This classic Christmas Cake is a dense, moist, and intensely flavorful fruitcake that serves as a centerpiece for holiday celebrations. Loaded with raisins, currants, and mixed peel, it offers a complex taste profile balanced by warm spices like nutmeg and mace. The addition of brandy lends a sophisticated depth and helps preserve the cake for weeks or even months. While it requires patience during the slow baking process, the result is a luxurious dessert that improves with age. Serve it thinly sliced with cream or cheese for a traditional treat, or enjoy it as a special indulgence after a festive meal. It captures the essence of old-fashioned baking traditions.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 250&# 194;°F (120ðC) for a slow, even bake.
  2. Cream the butter and brown sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat the eggs, separating the yolks from the whites.
  4. Add the beaten egg yolks to the butter and sugar mixture, beating well after each addition.
  5. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, then gently fold them into the batter.
  6. Finely chop the almonds and mix with the raisins, currants, and mixed peel.
  7. Toss the fruit and nut mixture with 2 pounds of flour to coat, then fold into the batter.
  8. Add the grated nutmeg, mace, lemon essence, and brandy, mixing thoroughly.
  9. Fold in the remaining flour and a teaspoon of soda if using a smaller batch.
  10. Transfer the heavy batter to a well-greased and lined cake tin.
  11. Bake slowly in the preheated oven for approximately 3 hours, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 2711.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 97.2g150%
Saturated Fat 53.0g265%
Cholesterol 939.5mg314%
Sodium 955.0mg40%
Total Carbohydrate 463.9g155%
Dietary Fiber 16.8g68%
Sugars 441.1g
Protein 40.9g82%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: christmas, cake, fruitcake, holiday, traditional, raisins, currants, brandy, spiced, dessert, baking, christmas cake, festive, rich, dried fruit, mixed peel, nutmeg, eggs, butter
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