Christmas cake recipe

Christmas cake recipe

Christmas cake recipe

Traditional fruitcakes take lots of time and effort, but this one’s a breeze. To make it even easier, bake it a day or a week ahead – just decorate on the day.

Ingredients of Christmas cake recipe

500g mixed dried fruit

185ml (3/4 cup) brandy

225g (1 1/2 cups) self-raising flour

150g (1 cup) plain flour

155g (3/4 cup, firmly packed) brown sugar

1/2 tsp mixed spice

200g butter, melted

2 eggs, lightly whisked

2 tbs brandy, extra

Icing sugar, to decorate

Description of Christmas cake recipe

Combine the mixed fruit and brandy in a glass or ceramic bowl. Set aside, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour to macerate.

Preheat oven to 150°C. Line a 20cm (base measurement) square cake pan with non-stick baking paper.

Place combined flour, sugar and mixed spice in a large bowl. Stir to combine. Make a well in the centre. Add the fruit mixture, butter and egg. Stir until well combined. Spoon into the prepared pan and smooth the surface. Bake for 1 hour 20 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Pour over the extra brandy. Set aside to cool.

Top with a paper template or doily and dust with icing sugar to decorate. Carefully remove paper or doily to reveal the pattern.

Christmas cake recipe

Preparation Time 20 - 60 minutes/Cooking Time 100 minutes/serves 10

Source - taste.com.au