This is my aunt's recipe for Christmas Cake. I tried this many years ago and still remember how awesome it was! If sultanas are hard to find, you can replace them with raisins. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all!
Provided by Anu_N
Categories Dessert
Time 1h40m
Yield 8 large servings, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine fruits and brandy, dredge with half of the flour, and allow to stand 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar, lemon zest till fluffy.
- Add beaten eggs slowly and whip to form peaks.
- Now add the rest of the flour and mix well.
- Fold in the brandy-fruit mixture.
- Turn into a greased cake tin and bake at 180C (350F) for 1 1/2 hours, or until cake tests done with a toothpick.
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Dane Simon
[email protected]This cake is too boozy for my taste.
Skjahid Sk
[email protected]The cake was a bit dry for my taste.
Semya Salley
[email protected]I would have liked the cake to be a bit sweeter.
Zohaib JaAn
[email protected]This cake is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth every penny.
Hydebae
[email protected]I love that this cake can be made ahead of time. It makes it so much easier to entertain during the holidays.
Md Shohag sheikh
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's the perfect centerpiece for any holiday table.
Gael Gutierrez
[email protected]I've never been a fan of fruitcake, but this cake changed my mind. It's so moist and boozy, and the flavors are perfect.
Francis Abban
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful. I can't wait to make it again next year.
Liliana Gonzales
[email protected]I made this cake for my family, and they loved it! They said it was the best Christmas cake they'd ever had.
Princemohammed Fazza
[email protected]I didn't have any candied fruit on hand, so I used dried fruit instead. The cake was still delicious.
Abad Zakir
[email protected]I used a different type of brandy than the recipe called for, and the cake still turned out great.
saayash bk
[email protected]This was my first time making a Christmas brandy cake, and it turned out beautifully. The instructions were easy to follow, and the cake was delicious.
Grace Asare
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes fresh on Christmas Day.
Quokka
[email protected]I've been baking this Christmas brandy cake for years, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect balance of sweet and boozy.
Jabeth Niwamanya
[email protected]This Christmas brandy cake was a hit at our holiday party! Everyone raved about how moist and flavorful it was.