RICH CHRISTMAS FRUITCAKE
I have been making this particular fruit cake recipe for about 28 years now. It's a traditional cake for weddings, birthdays and Christmas in Australia. Although I submitted the original recipe, I personally would soak the fruit for a day or two in port or brandy before I baked the cake, as I like a really moist and boozy fruit cake. I double or triple the recipe depending on the size tins I will be using, and often make about 12 of these in varying sizes as gifts for Christmas.
Provided by JustJanS
Categories Dessert
Time 4h
Yield 1 cake
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Line a 8-inch round, or 7-inch square tin with 3 layers of paper.
- Having said that, I find it easier to line it with one, then wrap the OUTSIDE of the tin in several layers of newspaper, tied with kitchen string.
- Weigh and measure ingredients.
- Sift flour salt and spices.
- Cream butter and sugar.
- Gradually add the eggs to the creamed mixture.
- Mix well.
- It may look a bit curdled at this stage, but that's OK.
- Add the fruit, nuts, then the flour and liquid.
- Stir gently and thoroughly. I do this with my (clean) hands.
- Place in the prepared tin, hollowing out the centre a little to allow for rising.
- You can decorate the top with blanched whole almonds now if you wish.
- Bake in a 325°F oven (decreasing the temp gradually as the cake cook) for 3- 3 1/2 hours.
- When baked, leave in the tin for at least 10 minutes before turning out-until completely cold is better though.
- This is good made in about October, and stored wrapped in foil in an airtight container until Christmas.
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Lyn
[email protected]This fruitcake is the perfect holiday gift. It's festive, delicious, and sure to be appreciated.
TylerLHenley
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but this recipe is a game-changer. It's moist, flavorful, and not too sweet.
SRK Gaming
[email protected]This is the best fruitcake recipe I've ever used! It's easy to follow and the results are always delicious.
Anastasia Arcane
[email protected]This fruitcake is so moist and flavorful! I can't wait to share it with my family and friends.
Kefayat Khan
[email protected]I love the combination of dried fruits, nuts, and spices in this fruitcake. It's the perfect balance of flavors.
Ernest Emily
[email protected]This fruitcake was a lot of work to make, but it was worth it! It's the perfect holiday treat.
MNJP MZYE
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my fruitcake turned out too dense. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Freya Kittle
[email protected]This fruitcake was a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding some extra moisture next time.
Braden Johnston
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe, as I'm not a big fan of fruitcake. But I was pleasantly surprised! This fruitcake is moist, flavorful, and not too sweet. I'll definitely be making it again.
chester adams
[email protected]This is the best fruitcake I've ever tasted! It's so moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.
Abdul Qureshi
[email protected]I've been baking this fruitcake for years, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of dried fruits, nuts, and spices is simply irresistible.
Fazila Shanfi
[email protected]This rich Christmas fruitcake was a hit at our holiday gathering! It was moist, flavorful, and full of festive cheer. I'll definitely be making this again next year.