Name: Moist Christmas cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 240 min
Total time: 255 min
Ingredients: Fruit mixture; 1 1/4 cup (200g) dried currents; 1 1/8 cup (188g) chopped raisins; 1 1/2 cup (250g) sultanas; 1 1/2 cup (250g) chopped seeded prunes; 1 1/8 cup (150g) chopped seeded dates; 3/4 cup (150g) chopped glace fruit (such as cherries, pineapple, figs, apricots); 1 cup (250ml) brandy; Christmas cake; 250 gram butter, melted, cooled; 5 eggs, beaten lightly; 2 1/2 cup (375g) plain flour; 1/2 cup (80g) blanched almonds; 7 glace cherries

Moist Christmas cake

Rich, moist, fruity and fragrant with brandy, this moist Christmas cake is best served with a cup of tea or a mug of good coffee. The fruit mixture can be used as a base for puddings or a filling for mince pies.

Skip to Recipe

Makes 1 Item

Prep

15M

Cook

Total

4H 15M

Ingredients

Fruit mixture

1 1/4 cup (200g) dried currents

1 1/8 cup (188g) chopped raisins

1 1/2 cup (250g) sultanas

1 1/2 cup (250g) chopped seeded prunes

1 1/8 cup (150g) chopped seeded dates

3/4 cup (150g) chopped glace fruit (such as cherries, pineapple, figs, apricots)

1 cup (250ml) brandy

Christmas cake

250 gram butter, melted, cooled

5 eggs, beaten lightly

2 1/2 cup (375g) plain flour

1/2 cup (80g) blanched almonds

7 glace cherries

Method

1.To make fruit mixture: combine all ingredients in a large bowl; mix well. Cover tightly. Store mixture in a cool, dark place at least overnight or for up to a month, stirring occasionally.

2.Preheat oven to 150°C (130°C fan-forced). Line the base and side of a deep 22cm round cake pan (or deep 19cm square cake pan) with 2 layers of brown paper and 2 layers of baking paper, bringing paper 5cm above the edge of the pan.

3.Place fruit mixture in a large bowl. Stir in the butter, eggs and sifted flour, in two batches; mix well.

4.Spread mixture evenly into prepared pan. Decorate top of cake with almonds and cherries. Bake about 4 hours, or until cooked when tested. Cover hot cake tightly with foil; cool in pan.

Cake can be made up to six months ahead; store in an airtight container in a cool place or refrigerate if the weather is humid. Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave.
Note

Woman's Weekly Food

From classic Kiwi favourites, quick weeknight dinners and elevated meals for special occasions, our recipes are local and delicious and thoroughly tested so you know you can trust them to work. Discover tips and tricks to enhance your cooking skills, learn about seasonal ingredients, and stay up-to-date with the latest food trends. We're more than just recipes; we're your trusted kitchen companion.

Share this post

Ingredients

Method

Related stories

BONUS Elizabeth Arden gift