Description
Indulge in the holiday spirit with this Moist Fruit Christmas Cake featuring Brandy Soaked Fruit. Bursting with vibrant dried fruits, aromatic spices, and a hint of brandy, this cake is not just a dessert—it’s a festive centerpiece that evokes cozy family gatherings and joyful memories. Perfectly moist and flavorful, each slice is an invitation to celebrate the season with warmth and cheer.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, apricots)
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- Zest of 1 orange or lemon
Instructions
- Soak the mixed dried fruits in brandy overnight for maximum flavor infusion.
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients while mixing on low speed until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fold in the soaked fruits along with any remaining brandy liquid until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan lined with parchment paper and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg