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Traditional Christmas Cake Recipe

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Christmas is a special time of year, and one of the best things about it is enjoying all the delicious festive food. One classic dish that makes an appearance every holiday season is the traditional Christmas cake. This classic treat is a rich, moist, and spiced fruit cake that is full of festive cheer. While it takes some time to make, it is well worth the effort and your family and friends will love it! Here’s a great recipe for a traditional Christmas cake.

Ingredients

For this traditional Christmas cake recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients:

  • 280g plain flour
  • 280g softened butter
  • 280g light muscovado sugar
  • 5 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons black treacle
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
  • 500g dried fruit
  • 2 tablespoons of brandy (optional)
  • Grated zest of 1 orange
  • Grated zest of 1 lemon

Instructions

Follow these steps to make a delicious traditional Christmas cake:

  1. Preheat the oven to 150°C/300°F/Gas Mark 2.
  2. Grease and line a 20cm/8in round cake tin.
  3. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time and beat well after each addition.
  5. Stir in the treacle and mixed spices.
  6. Sieve together the flour, bicarbonate of soda, and ground ginger.
  7. Fold the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture.
  8. Stir in the dried fruit and brandy (if using).
  9. Fold in the grated orange and lemon zest.
  10. Spoon the mixture into the prepared cake tin.
  11. Bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
  12. Leave to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

This traditional Christmas cake recipe makes a delicious festive treat. One slice of the cake provides the following nutrition information:

  • Calories: 257 kcal
  • Protein: 3.2g
  • Carbohydrates: 32.6g
  • Fat: 12.5g
  • Saturated fat: 7.2g
  • Fibre: 0.7g
  • Sugar: 24.3g
  • Salt: 0.1g

This traditional Christmas cake is a great way to get into the festive spirit. The cake is rich and moist, and the combination of dried fruit, spices, and brandy give it the perfect festive flavour. With a few simple ingredients and a bit of time, you can make a delicious traditional Christmas cake to share with your loved ones. So get baking and enjoy this classic festive treat!


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