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Christmas Fruit Cake
A traditional fruit cake for Christmas, this is a rich and moist cake full of flavour.
Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
45
minutes
mins
Total Time
1
hour
hr
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American, Indian
Keyword:
christmas, fruitcake
Ingredients
1
cup
Brown Sugar
1 1/2
cup
Maida (Plain Flour)
2
Eggs
2
tsp
Cinnamon Powder
1
tbsp
Clove Powder
1
tbsp
Allspice Powder
1
tbsp
Nutmeg Powder
1/2
tbsp
Baking Soda
1/4 + 3/4
cup
Brandy (or Rum)
adjust as required. Use 1/4 cup to start and increase to 3/4 cup if required
1
tbsp
Lemon Zest
1
tbsp
Vanilla Extract
3/4
cup
Raisins
3/4
cup
Chopped Mixed Nuts
almonds, pistachios, cashews
3/4
cup
Dried Mixed Fruits
3/4
cup
Butter
melted
Instructions
Combine sugar, plain flour, baking soda, eggs, lemon zest, vanilla extract, 1/4 cup brandy, mixed fruits, nuts and melted butter.
Add the cinnamon powder, clove powder, nutmeg powder and mix well.
Transfer to a greased cake pan.
Place it in a preheated oven at 110C/225F for 30 to 45 minutes or until ready.
To check if the cake is ready, insert a knife and if it comes out clean, then the cake it ready.
Remove and cool.
Wrap the cake in a foil and sprinkle 1 tblsp of brandy everyday for a week to keep it moist and soft.
Cut into slices and serve.
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