Classic British Christmas Cake
Classic British Christmas Cake is a festive centerpiece that embodies the spirit of the holiday season. Rich and moist, this cake is filled with a delightful blend of mixed dried fruits and crunchy nuts, perfectly spiced to evoke warm memories of family gatherings. Whether served on Christmas morning or at New Year’s celebrations, this traditional dessert promises to bring joy and comfort to your festive 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, chopped dates)
- 1 cup chopped nuts (almonds or walnuts)
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground cloves
- Marzipan (optional)
Instructions
- Soak the mixed dried fruits in orange juice or brandy overnight.
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a round cake tin with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time until well combined.
- In another bowl, sift together the flour and spices, then gently fold this mixture into the wet ingredients.
- Fold in the soaked fruits and chopped nuts until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared tin and bake for about 2 hours or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool on a wire rack before icing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg