Irish Christmas Cake

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while maintaining moisture.

whiskey

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: apple juice

Non-alcoholic options maintain flavor without alcohol.

mixed dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: canned fruit

Canned fruit is often less expensive and can be used in a pinch.

icing sugar

🥗Healthier: homemade powdered sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Homemade powdered sugar can be made from granulated sugar in a blender.

Soak the mixed dried fruit (raisins and sultanas) in 150 ml of Guinness and 150 ml of Irish whiskey overnight.

Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F).

In a mixing bowl, add 200 g of butter and 200 g of soft brown sugar; whisk on medium speed for about 5 minutes until light and fluffy.

Gradually add 4 large eggs to the mixture on low to medium speed, mixing until combined after each addition.

Add the flour and almond flour to the mixture and mix until nicely combined.

Stir in the soaked fruit mixture along with the zest and juice of 1 orange and 1 lemon, and 100 g of chopped almonds; mix well.

Prepare a 20 cm (8 inch) cake tin by greasing it and lining the bottom with parchment paper; also line the sides with a strip of parchment paper.

Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and smooth the top with a spatula.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 3 to 4 hours, checking for doneness with a skewer.

Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and poke holes in the top with a skewer; drizzle 2-3 tablespoons of whiskey over the top while the cake is still warm.

Cooking Techniques

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