GRANNY'S ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS CAKE
Steps:
- 1. Put all your dried fruit into a bowl with the rind and juice of the orange and brandy. Leave overnight to plump up and absorb the alcohol. 2. Grease a round 20cm (8 inch) cake tin. Line the base and sides with 2 layers of baking parchment. Tie a double layer of brown paper (or newspaper) around the outside of the tin. 3. Preheat the oven to 150 C / Gas 2. 4. Cream the butter and sugar. Beat in the eggs. Fold in the flour and spices, then add the fruit mixture and chpped nuts. Spoon the mixture into the the prepared tin. Bake for 3 hours in the preheated oven. 5. Cool in the tin. When room temperature, remove cake from tin and wrap in greaseproof paper and foil for 2-3 weeks (or whenever you need it, but best if at least 1 week). 6. To ice: Warm the apricot jam and spread over the cake. Add a layer of marzipan, and finally a layer of icing. Decorate as wished.
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[email protected]I tried this recipe and it didn't turn out well. What did I do wrong?
Andrew Falcon
[email protected]The instructions for this recipe are unclear. Can you please provide more detailed instructions?
Ayanda Zimu
[email protected]This recipe is missing the ingredient amounts. Can you please provide them?
Elaine Morlock
[email protected]Can I make this cake in a bundt pan instead of a round cake pan?
Carnell Harris
[email protected]How long can I store this cake before serving it?
Humble Aza
[email protected]I'm allergic to nuts. Can I substitute something else in this recipe?
AQBoss 333
[email protected]This recipe seems like it would be a lot of work.
Hasset Love
[email protected]I'm not sure about the combination of fruits and nuts in this cake.
A Mujtaba
[email protected]This cake looks a little too sweet for my taste.
Puscal Baruwal
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Christmas cake, but this recipe might change my mind.
Nomvelo Ncube
[email protected]This cake looks so festive. I can't wait to make it for my family.
Sopaula Napier
[email protected]I love Christmas cake! This recipe looks like a winner.
Mudassar Ali
[email protected]This recipe looks delicious. I'm going to give it a try this weekend.
Hannah Nuckols
[email protected]I'm definitely going to make this cake for my next holiday party.
Renee Clark
[email protected]This cake is absolutely gorgeous. I can't wait to try it!
Mifrah Siddiqui
[email protected]I made this cake for my family's Christmas party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially loved the marzipan and royal icing. They really made the cake look and taste extra special.
Annaliza Jones
[email protected]This is the best Christmas cake I've ever had. The flavors are so rich and decadent. It's definitely a labor of love, but it's worth every minute.
avin abdullrahman
[email protected]I've been making this Christmas cake for years and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and always comes out perfect. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes fresh on Christmas day.
Musa Kha
[email protected]This Christmas cake is a true delight. It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of sweetness. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out beautifully. My family loved it!