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Classic Christmas Cake

A festive, rich Christmas cake filled with spices, dried fruits, and holiday warmth.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Soaking Time (optional) 24 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Fruits & Add-Ons
  • 2 cups mixed dried fruits chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts optional
  • 1/4 cup orange juice

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • 8-inch Cake Pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line an 8-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg together.
  3. Cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
  5. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients.
  6. Mix in dried fruits, nuts, and orange juice.
  7. Pour batter into pan and bake 80–90 minutes until firm.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 140mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 3gSugar: 45gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.9mg

Notes

For a richer flavor, soak dried fruits in rum or orange juice overnight.
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