Best Christmas Cake Recipe 🎄 I make This Easy Christmas fruit Cake Every Year | Fruit Cake recipe

mixed dried fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruits provide a lighter texture, while raisins are more economical.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Seeds are nut-free and can be more affordable.

rum

🥗Healthier: apple juice

💰Cheaper: water

Apple juice adds sweetness without alcohol, while water is budget-friendly.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative, while margarine is often less expensive.

Soak dried fruits for 3 days.

In a bowl, combine 400g dried fruits, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ginger, 1 teaspoon all spice, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and 60ml brandy or dark rum (or orange juice).

Mix well and store in an airtight container until use.

In another bowl, whisk together 120g plain flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 100g brown sugar.

Add 3 medium eggs and 110g salted butter; whisk for 20-30 seconds, mixing in between.

Add the soaked fruits to the batter and mix well.

Prepare a baking pan (25x11x6 cm) lined with several layers of parchment paper.

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.

Bake in a preheated oven at 160°C (320°F) for 30 minutes, then reduce to 150°C (300°F) and bake for another 30-40 minutes.

Let the cake cool down, then cover and store.

Brush with more brandy mixed with honey daily to keep the cake moist.

Cooking Techniques

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