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Christmas Fruit Cake

Deliciously Moist Christmas Fruit Cake Recipe with Brandy

This Christmas Fruit Cake, rich with brandy and fruits, is a quintessential festive dessert that brings holiday cheer.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 225 g Unsalted Butter softened for easy creaming
  • 200 g Dark Soft Brown Sugar adds a caramel flavor
  • 4 Large Eggs whisked before adding
  • 275 g Self-Raising Flour sifted for best texture
For the Fruit Mixture
  • 450 g Mixed Dried Fruit mix of raisins, currants, and sultanas
  • 75 g Chopped Candied Peel adds citrusy zest
  • 50 g Chopped Almonds adds texture and crunch
For the Spices
  • 1 tsp Mixed Spice
  • 0.5 tsp Cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp Nutmeg
For Moisture and Flavor
  • 1 tbsp Dark Molasses or Treacle enhances moisture
  • 2 tbsp Brandy plus extra for feeding

Equipment

  • 20cm round cake tin
  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Spatula
  • sieve
  • skewer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 150°C (130°C fan or Gas Mark 2) and prepare a 20cm round cake tin.
  2. Cream softened unsalted butter and dark soft brown sugar until light and fluffy, then gradually add beaten eggs.
  3. Sift self-raising flour, mixed spice, cinnamon, and nutmeg into the batter and fold gently.
  4. Stir in dark molasses or treacle, then fold in mixed dried fruits, chopped candied peel, chopped almonds, and brandy.
  5. Pour batter into prepared tin and smooth the top. Bake for 2 to 2.5 hours until skewer comes out clean.
  6. Cool the cake in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack; poke holes and brush with brandy.
  7. Wrap cooled cake in wax paper and aluminum foil; store in a cool place, feeding with brandy weekly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Ensure accurate measurements and keep the cake tightly wrapped for freshness. Feed with brandy for best results.

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