Description
A classic Christmas cake recipe perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup brandy
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a cake pan.
- In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, spices, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Fold in dried fruits and nuts.
- Add brandy and mix until combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Can be decorated with icing if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: christmas cake recipe