Festive Spiced Christmas Cake

Festive Spiced Christmas Cake

72 mins
medium
10 servings

A delicious and aromatic Christmas cake, perfect for festive gatherings. This recipe features a unique blend of spices and dried fruits, resulting in a moist and flavorful cake.

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Equipment Needed

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • Electric Mixer
  • Large bowl
  • Oven
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 150.00 gDried Cranberries(Soaked overnight for maximum flavor.)
  • 150.00 gRaisins(Soaked overnight for maximum flavor.)
  • 200.00 gChopped Prunes(Soaked overnight for maximum flavor.)
  • 2.00 tbspOrange Zest(For a vibrant citrus flavor.)
  • 150.00 mlOrange Juice(For soaking the dried fruits.)
  • 1.00 mediumLemon Juice(For soaking the dried fruits.)
  • 150.00 gButter(Softened.)
  • 175.00 gBrown Sugar(For sweetness and moisture.)
  • 3.00 Eggs(Large eggs.)
  • 200.00 gAll-Purpose Flour
  • 0.50 tspBaking Powder
  • 10.00 Cashews(Chopped.)
  • 1.00 tspVanilla Essence
  • 1.00 tspCinnamon Powder
  • 0.25 tspClove Powder

Instructions

1

Combine cranberries, prunes, raisins, lemon juice, orange juice, and orange zest in a bowl. Soak overnight.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

2

Preheat oven to 160°C (325°F). Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

3

Transfer soaked fruit mixture to the prepared pan. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, then cool.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

4

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

5

Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Estimated time: 8 minutes

6

Incorporate cashews, vanilla, cinnamon, and clove powder into the egg mixture.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

7

Fold in the fruit mixture and flour mixture until just combined.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

8

Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

9

Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Estimated time: 50 minutes

10

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

11

Wrap and store the cooled cake.

Estimated time: 5 minutes