IRISH CHRISTMAS CAKE

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Make and share this Irish Christmas Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Michelle_My_Belle

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 1 9 inch white fruitcake, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 lb butter (3 sticks)
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/4 cups flour
2 tablespoons flour
3/4 cup candied cherry (coarsely chopped)
1 1/4 cups seedless raisins
1 1/4 cups white raisins
1 1/4 cups dried currants
1/2 cup mixed candied fruit, peels (finely chopped)
2 tablespoons candied angelica (finely chopped)
1 1/4 cups sugar
7 eggs
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon salt
1 cup walnuts (finely chopped)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°F.
  • Brush bottom and sides of 9 x 3 springform pan with 2 tbsp butter.
  • Dust with 2 tbsp flour, tilting to coat and flipping and tapping to remove excess.
  • Combine cherries, raisins, currants, candied peel and angelica in a bowl.
  • Add 1/2 cup flour and toss to coat evenly; set aside.
  • In large bowl cream softened butter and sugar by beating with a wooden spoon against edges until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in eggs one at a time, then slowly beat in remaining flour, allspice and salt.
  • Combine nuts with fruit mixture and add to batter slowly, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Pour batter into pan and spread evenly with spatula.
  • Bake on middle rack for 1 1/2 hours or until top is light golden or a cake tester comes out clean.
  • Cool completely before removing from pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 711.6, Fat 41.4, SaturatedFat 20.8, Cholesterol 227.4, Sodium 965.3, Carbohydrate 82.2, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 59.2, Protein 10.1

Yannick Billy
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Overall, I thought this cake was delicious and I would definitely make it again.


Mafabi Robert
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it.


Sd Sumon
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I've made this cake several times, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to celebrate the holidays.


Sifiso Mpako
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This cake is perfect for a festive holiday party.


Peace Chilaka
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I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but this cake was surprisingly delicious.


Waqas Abbasi
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This cake is a great gift for friends and family.


Nhlanhla Snowy
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I've never had Irish Christmas cake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great!


Kamilah Castillo
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover Christmas candy.


Snail plays
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The cake was a little dry, but the icing helped to make it more moist.


Grace Huff
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste.


Cruel_Bacon
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I love that this cake can be made ahead of time.


Paul Okoror
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This cake is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser!


Asher Hoyt
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I've made this cake for years, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover Christmas fruitcake.


Fortune Moila
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This Irish Christmas cake is a delicious and festive treat! I loved the combination of dried fruits, nuts, and spices. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the icing was the perfect finishing touch.


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