Christmas cake
Christmas cake is a traditional dessert enjoyed during the
Christmas season in many countries. It's a rich and fruitcake that is often
soaked with alcohol (such as brandy or rum) and filled with a variety of dried
fruits and nuts. The cake is typically covered with a layer of marzipan or
icing, and it may be decorated with festive designs.
Here's a simple overview of a basic Christmas cake recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1
cup (225g) butter
- 1
cup (200g) brown sugar
- 4
large eggs
- 2
cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1
teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2
teaspoon salt
- 1
teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2
teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3
tablespoons brandy or rum (for soaking)
- 1
cup (150g) mixed dried fruits (such as raisins, currants, sultanas)
- 1/2
cup (75g) chopped nuts (such as almonds, walnuts)
Instructions:
- Prepare
Fruits:
- Soak
the mixed dried fruits in brandy or rum for a few hours or overnight to
let them absorb the flavors.
- Preheat
Oven:
- Preheat
your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and line a cake tin.
- Prepare
Batter:
- In
a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and
fluffy.
- Add
the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Combine
Dry Ingredients:
- In
a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon,
and nutmeg.
- Mix
Batter:
- Gradually
add the dry ingredients to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing until
well combined.
- Fold
in the soaked dried fruits and chopped nuts.
- Bake:
- Transfer
the batter to the prepared cake tin and smooth the top.
- Bake
in the preheated oven for about 1 to 1.5 hours or until a toothpick
inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool
and Soak:
- Allow
the cake to cool in the tin for a while before transferring it to a wire
rack.
- While
the cake is still warm, you can brush the top with additional brandy or
rum for extra flavor.
- Decorate:
- Once
the cake is completely cooled, you can cover it with marzipan or icing
and decorate it according to your preference.
Enjoy your homemade Christmas cake with family and friends
during the festive season!
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