Description
Delight in a traditional Xmas fruit cake recipe perfect for joyful holiday celebrations rich in flavors and heritage Bake your way to festive cheer
2 cups of mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, sultanas)
1 cup of chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, or pecans)
1 cup of unsalted butter
1 cup of brown sugar
1 teaspoon of baking powder
2 cups of all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon of spices (cinnamon, nutmeg)
3 large eggs
1/2 cup of cooking sherry or rum
Soak the mixed dried fruits in the cooking sherry or rum overnight to infuse flavors.
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and prepare your cake pan by greasing and lining it with parchment paper.
Cream together the unsalted butter and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and spices, then gently fold into the wet mixture.
Fold in the soaked fruits and chopped nuts evenly throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top before baking for 90 minutes.
Let the cake cool completely in the pan before wrapping it in plastic wrap and aluminum foil.
Notes
A moist and flavorful traditional Christmas fruit cake recipe, perfect for holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Christmas
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 servings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
