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Christmas Cake

Christmas Cake

Cost $20, save $15

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  • 180 Min
  • 16 Servings
  • $20

INGREDIENTS

  • Fruits and Nuts

    • 2 (8 ounce) containers candied cherries
    • 1 (8 ounce) container candied mixed citrus peel
    • 🌰 2 (2.25 ounce) packages blanched slivered almonds
    • 2 cups raisins
    • 1 cup dried currants
    • 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped

  • Liquids

    • ½ cup brandy
    • ¾ cup molasses
    • 🍎 ¾ cup apple juice

  • Dry Ingredients

    • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
    • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
    • 🌰 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • 🧂 ½ teaspoon salt

  • Dairy

    • 🧈 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • Sweeteners

    • 2 cups packed brown sugar

  • Others

    • 🥚 6 large eggs

STEPS

1

Combine candied cherries, citrus peel, and almonds in a medium bowl. Add raisins, currants, and dates; pour in brandy and stir to combine. Cover and let sit for 2 hours or overnight.

2

Preheat the oven to 275°F (135°C). Grease a deep 8-inch fruitcake pan, line it with parchment paper, and grease again.

3

Dredge brandy-soaked fruit with 1/2 cup flour.

4

Whisk together remaining flour, cloves, allspice, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.

5

Stir molasses and apple juice together in a separate bowl until combined.

6

Cream butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually blend in brown sugar and eggs.

7

Add the flour mixture in four batches, alternating with molasses mixture.

8

Fold in floured fruit, then turn the batter into the prepared pan.

9

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick comes out clean, approximately 3 to 3-1/2 hours.

10

Remove cake from the pan and lift off the parchment paper. Cool cake completely, then wrap loosely in waxed paper and store.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

645

Calories

  • 7
    Protein
  • 113
    Carbs
  • 18
    Fats

💡 Soaking the dried fruit overnight enhances the flavor of the cake.Greasing and lining the pan prevents sticking and ensures smooth removal.Store the fruitcake in an airtight container for better freshness and flavor development.