Introduction:
This traditional Christmas Cake is loaded with dried fruits, warm spices, and a touch of brandy or apple juice, making it the perfect centerpiece for your holiday table. Moist, rich, and flavorful, this cake is made even more festive when decorated with marzipan, fondant, and cherries. Whether enjoyed plain or with a drizzle of custard, it’s a holiday classic everyone will love.
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
300g raisins
150g diced dried apricots
75g mixed peel
150g glace cherries
180g dates
1 cup + 2 tbsp apple juice (or 1/3 cup brandy + 2/3 cup apple juice)
120g unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 tbsp molasses or golden syrup
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp allspice
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
3 large eggs
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 2/3 cups plain flour
3/4 cup walnuts, chopped
Optional for Decoration:
500ml pouring custard
250g marzipan
250g white fondant
Cherries (for decoration)
How to Make:
Soak the Fruit:
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