Description
Christmas Fruit Cake with Brandy is a festive delight that fills your home with the warm aromas of spices and fruits. This moist, rich cake features a beautiful medley of mixed dried fruits, crunchy nuts, and a splash of brandy for an unforgettable flavor experience. Perfect for holiday gatherings, each slice brings joy and nostalgia, making it a beloved tradition for family and friends.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, chopped apricots)
- 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 3 large eggs
- Zest of 1 orange or lemon
Instructions
- Soak the mixed dried fruits in brandy for at least one hour or overnight.
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and prepare a cake tin with parchment paper.
- Cream the softened butter and dark brown sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one by one, followed by the citrus zest.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared tin and bake for about 60 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow cooling completely before removing from the tin.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg