Description
A delightful Christmas cake that brings festive flavors to your table.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 1/4 cup brandy (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a cake pan.
- In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar together.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients.
- Fold in dried fruits and nuts.
- If using, add brandy and mix.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container.
- Can be made a week in advance.
- Consider decorating with icing or fruits.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Western
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Christmas cakes, holiday desserts, festive baking