The Christmas Cake
A delightful and festive cake filled with dried fruits and nuts, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 0.5 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits
- 0.5 cup walnuts, chopped
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, spices, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the dried fruits and walnuts.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Serving
- Serve The Christmas Cake on a nice platter, dusted with powdered sugar for a festive look.
- It pairs wonderfully with a cup of hot tea or coffee, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream is an extra treat.
Notes
Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting. For enhanced flavor, soak the dried fruits in a bit of rum or juice for a few hours before adding them to the batter. Check your cake about 10 minutes before the recommended baking time for even baking.
