All In One Christmas Cake Recipe
Ingredients
Making a delicious Christmas cake is easy when you have all the ingredients on hand. This all-in-one recipe makes a moist, fruity cake that's perfect for the holidays! Here's what you'll need:
- 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup of granulated white sugar
- 1/2 cup of packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup of butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup of milk
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup of raisins
- 1/2 cup of dried currants
- 1/2 cup of chopped candied fruit or mixed peel
- 1/2 cup of chopped almonds
- 1/4 cup of chopped crystallized ginger
- 1/4 cup of brandy or rum, optional
- 1/4 cup of apricot jam, optional
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan, or line it with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg. In a separate bowl, mix together the melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not over mix.
Fold in the raisins, currants, candied fruit, almonds, and crystallized ginger. If using, add the brandy or rum, and mix to combine. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
If desired, warm the apricot jam in the microwave for 30-45 seconds until it is liquid. Brush the top and sides of the cake with the jam. Allow the jam to set for about 15 minutes before serving. The cake can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
This delicious cake is a great addition to any holiday celebration. Each serving of the cake has approximately 311 calories, 12 grams of fat, 5 grams of protein, and 41 grams of carbohydrates. It also provides a good source of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and iron. Enjoy your Christmas cake with family and friends!
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