TRADITIONAL BRITISH CHRISTMAS CAKE RECIPE
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 300°F/150°C/Gas 2 The temperature is low as the cake needs a long slow bake. It is packed with sugars, fruits and brandy and if the temperature is any higher the outside of the cake will burn and the inside be undercooked. Line a 9 inch cake tin with 2 thicknesses of parchment or greaseproof paper. Tie a double band of brown or newspaper paper around the outside. This acts as an insulator and to prevent the cake from burning on the outside read more about why here. In a large roomy baking bowl mix the currants, sultanas, raisins, peel and cherries with the flour, salt and spices. In another large bowl cream the butter with the sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the lemon zest. Add the beaten egg to the butter mixture a little bit at a time, beating well after each addition - do not try to rush this process as the mixture could curdle. If it does curdle simply add a tbsp of flour and mix again, this should bring the mixture back together. If it doesn't come back together, don't fret, the cake will still be delicious. Carefully fold in half the flour and fruit into the egg and butter mixture, once incorporated repeat with the remaining flour and fruit. Finally add the brandy. Spoon the cake mixture into the prepared cake tin making sure there are no air pockets. Once filled smooth the surface with the back of s spoon and make a slight dip in the center (this will rise back up again during cooking and create a smo
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Miau Cat
[email protected]This cake was a total disaster!
Desiree Siaki
[email protected]I didn't like the flavor of this cake.
Naz Haya
[email protected]I found this cake to be a bit dry.
Carolyn Collins
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste.
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[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe!
Don Neeley
[email protected]This cake is a great gift for friends and family.
Mrs Wolf
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but I really enjoyed this cake.
swag man
[email protected]This cake is very rich, so a little goes a long way.
Soda sauro
[email protected]I had some trouble finding some of the ingredients for this recipe, but I was able to find them online.
Manuel Rivera
[email protected]This cake is a bit pricey to make, but it's definitely worth it.
Israr Mehmood
[email protected]I can't wait to make this cake again next year!
Simon Cymon
[email protected]This cake is the perfect addition to any holiday gathering.
Konner Brooks
[email protected]I've never made a Christmas cake before, but this recipe made it seem like a breeze.
Sajarul Sajarul
[email protected]I love the way this cake looks when it's finished. It's so festive and elegant.
Sheuly Rahman Happy
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make! I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to follow the recipe easily.
Haleem Prince
[email protected]I've tried a few different Christmas cake recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. It's the perfect balance of moistness and flavor.
Corey West
[email protected]I love the fact that this recipe uses dried fruits. It gives the cake a really rich and complex flavor.
Ian Mutwiri
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've been making it for years and it's always a hit.
claire monk
[email protected]I've made this cake twice now and it's always a success. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort.
Tochukwu Vanessa
[email protected]This is the best Christmas cake recipe I've ever tried! It's so moist and flavorful, and it was a hit with my family and friends.