How To Make Extra-fruity Christmas Cake
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits (such as raisins, currants, and chopped dates)
- 1/4 cup candied cherries
- 1/4 cup candied citrus peel
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (such as almonds or walnuts)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup rum or brandy (optional)
- Icing sugar for dusting
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and line a 6-inch round cake tin with parchment paper.
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In a bowl, mix together the dried fruits, cherries, citrus peel, and nuts.
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In a separate bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
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Stir in the dried fruit and nut mixture, and the rum or brandy (if using).
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and smooth the top with a spatula.
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Bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove from the oven and let cool in the tin for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with icing sugar.
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Serve and enjoy the fruity Christmas cake!
Nutrition
- Calories : 420kcal
- Total Fat : 14g
- Saturated Fat : 6g
- Cholesterol : 85mg
- Sodium : 175mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 70g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 48g
- Protein : 6g
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