Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of a Classic British Christmas Cake, a festive fruitcake filled with rich dried fruits, crunchy nuts, and aromatic spices. Adorned with a layer of marzipan and icing, this cake is not only a treat but also a centerpiece for holiday traditions. Perfect for gatherings or as a thoughtful gift, each slice promises to create cherished memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, sultanas)
- 1 cup glazed cherries, halved
- 1 cup chopped nuts (almonds or walnuts)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup marzipan
- 2 cups icing sugar
Instructions
- Soak mixed dried fruits in brandy or rum for at least eight hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 320°F (160°C). Cream together the butter and dark brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Fold in sifted flour and spices until smooth. Gently add soaked fruits and nuts without overmixing.
- Pour the batter into a lined round cake tin and bake for about two hours or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool completely before applying a thin layer of marzipan followed by icing.
- Slice and serve with cheese or hot beverages.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg