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Christmas Fruit Cake with Brandy

Irresistibly Moist Christmas Fruit Cake with Brandy Recipe

This Christmas Fruit Cake with Brandy captures the holiday spirit with its rich flavors and moist texture, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: British
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 225 g Unsalted Butter Ensure it's soft for easy creaming
  • 225 g Dark Soft Brown Sugar Adds a lovely caramel-like sweetness
  • 4 large Eggs Whisked before use for better binding
  • 225 g Self-Raising Flour Sift with spices before use
  • 450 g Mixed Dried Fruit A mix of raisins, currants, and sultanas
  • 75 g Chopped Candied Peel Adds a delightful citrusy zing
  • 50 g Chopped Almonds For a crunchy texture
  • 1 tsp Mixed Spice A warm spice blend for flavor
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon Adds warmth and complexity
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg Provides an extra layer of warmth
  • 1 tbsp Dark Molasses or Treacle Brings richness and moisture
  • 2 tbsp Brandy Infuses the cake with flavor
  • Extra brandy For feeding the cake

Equipment

  • 20cm round cake tin
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Sifter

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 150°C (130°C fan/Gas Mark 2) and prepare your cake tin.
  2. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add the whisked eggs gradually.
  3. Sift the dry ingredients into the mixture and fold until just combined.
  4. Incorporate the molasses, dried fruits, candied peel, almonds, and brandy into the batter.
  5. Pour the batter into the cake tin and bake for 2 to 2.5 hours until a skewer comes out clean.
  6. Cool the cake in the tin for 10 minutes, then on a wire rack until completely cooled.
  7. Prick the cooled cake and brush with extra brandy for flavor, then store tightly wrapped.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Regularly feed the cake with extra brandy for best flavor and moisture retention. Store wrapped in parchment and foil.

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