This English Christmas cake is lovely in texture and taste. It just has one difference -- no chopped mixed peel.
Provided by SCOTT LEANING
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European UK and Ireland English
Time 12h15m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Grease an 8 inch square baking dish and line it with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, mixed spice, cinnamon and lemon zest. Stir with a whisk until blended. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing until each one is blended in. Stir in the dry ingredients just until moistened, then fold in the raisins, golden raisins, currants, cherries and almonds.
- Spoon into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Make a slight impression in the center with the back of a spoon so the cake will turn out level. Cover and leave in a cool place overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Place the cake pan on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 4 hours in the preheated oven. When the cake is done, a skewer inserted into the center should come out clean. Cool in the pan for 1 hour, then turn out onto a wire rack and remove the paper. When completely cool, poke with a skewer every inch or so, and spoon brandy into the holes. Wrap in waxed paper and store in a cool place until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 653.3 calories, Carbohydrate 108.9 g, Cholesterol 115.5 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 163.9 mg, Sugar 76.3 g
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Makenzie Edward's
[email protected]This cake is a disaster. It's dry, dense, and flavorless. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
Nomaan 378
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly but the cake turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Eman Sherif
[email protected]Not bad.
mohammed edris
[email protected]The cake was very tasty and moist, however, it was a bit too dense. I feel like it needed more flour or less butter.
abdulrehman malik900
[email protected]This cake is everything I hoped it would be and more. It's moist, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Tina Evans Dykstra
[email protected]Can't wait to try this recipe.
Qasim Jabbar
[email protected]This cake was a huge hit with my family and friends. I will definitely be making it again next year.
Micheal chinwo
[email protected]Love it!
Aashna Bhattarai
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a traditional English Christmas cake. It's easy to follow and the cake turns out perfectly every time.
Ndumiso Makhanya
[email protected]I've made this cake twice now and it's always a success. It's so moist and flavorful. I love the addition of the spices and the boozy syrup.
Shani_wri8ss07
[email protected]Very nice cake.
Sedric Xakuhimovic
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and it turned out so beautiful. I'm so glad I tried this recipe.
Leszek Wegrzycki
[email protected]My family loved this cake! It was a hit at our Christmas party. The flavors were so rich and the cake was so moist. I'll definitely be making this again next year.
Red Bald
[email protected]Wow! What a delicious cake! I love the combination of spices and the boozy syrup. Definitely a winner.
Muhammad Naveed
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making my own Christmas cake, but this recipe made it so easy. The step-by-step instructions were clear and the cake turned out perfect. Thanks for sharing!
Jorge Barradas
[email protected]This Christmas cake recipe is a keeper! Not only it turned out beautifully moist and flavorful, the house was smelling like Christmas thanks to the spices used. It will become my go-to recipe for Christmas from now on.