Description
A classic recipe for a rich and flavorful Christmas cake.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a cake pan.
- In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in vanilla extract and milk.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and spices.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Fold in dried fruits and nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before serving.
Notes
- Store the cake in an airtight container.
- Can be decorated with icing or fruit.
- Best when made a few days in advance.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Traditional
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: christmas cake recipe