Description
A rich and festive Christmas cake packed with flavors, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup brandy (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a cake pan.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Fold in flour, spices, and vanilla extract.
- Stir in dried fruits and nuts.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 50-60 minutes.
- Cool before serving. Optionally, brush with brandy for extra flavor.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For a non-alcoholic version, skip the brandy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Christmas cake, holiday dessert, festive baking