A classic Christmas cake is a rich, moist fruit cake and is traditionally served as part of the festive meal.
It has its roots in the Victorian era where it was created by cooking fruitcake with alcohol, butter, sugar and eggs. Traditionally, it’s made up of dried fruit, candied peel and nuts with a rich syrup.
It has a rich, moist, dense, and fruity flavor. The cake contains raisins and currants, giving it an almost fruity taste. This combination of flavors makes it perfect for any festive occasion.
5 from 3 votes
Classic Christmas Cake Recipe
This traditional Christmas Cake is perfect for a family gathering or to share with friends.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time40 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, British
Ingredients for Classic Christmas Cake
100gPlain Flour
150gRaisins
150gSultanas
50gDried Apricotschopped
500gDried Figschopped
100mlSweet Wine
Zest of 1 Orange finely grated
60gButterunsalted
100gLight Brown Sugar
1Egg large, beaten
30 to 40gHoney mixed with a little water
1tspMixed Spice Powder
a pinchClove Powder
100gWalnutscoarsely chopped
How to make Classic Christmas Cake
Add the dried fruits to a large bowl.
Pour the wine and add the orange zest.
Cover and keep aside for 8 hours or overnight.
Beat together the butter and sugar until fluffy.
Add the beaten eggs and honey.
Mix until combined.
Add the flour, clove powder and mixed spices.
Add the soaked fruits and nuts.
Mix well.
Transfer to a greased cake tin lined with parchment paper.
Place the tin into a preheated oven at 150C and bake for 2 1/2 hours or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove and cool.
Cut into slices and serve.
Stays good for a few days if stored in an airtight container.
Notes
To make mixed spice powder, combine Cinnamon 1/4 tbsp, Cloves 1/8 tbsp, Coriander seeds 1/4 tsp , Nutmeg 1/4 small, Mace 1 and Dry ginger powder 1/4 tsp.Grind them to a fine powder.
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3 comments
why does the recipe appear to not mention the size of the cake tin?
Kindly post a video of classic Christmas cake
What is mixed spice and can you write in ounce please …