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Traditional English christmas cake recipe
This easy recipe teaches how to make the best homemade christmas cake, traditional of English cuisine. Don't miss it!
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Ingredients
number of servings
12
- 300 g grapes
- 300 g sultanas
- 100 g apricots
- 100 g dried figs
- Zest and orange juice
- 100 ml Cointreau
- 1 tablespoon vanilla essence
- 175 g unsalted butter
- 175 g brown sugar
- 3 egg
- 125 g self-rising flour
- 2 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon ground cloves
- 2 spoon mixed spice
- 1 tablespoon brandy
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Directions
300 min.
1. Step
In a bowl, place the fruit, orange zest, and juice, Cointreau and vanilla. Stir well and cover with cling film. Leave to stand for 24 hours.
2. Step
In another bowl, beat well the butter and sugar. Then add the beaten eggs, flour, cinnamon, cloves and mixed spices.
3. Step
Add the fruit mixture and stir well.
4. Step
Place the batter in a greased baking pan and bake at 150°C for 100 minutes. Leave to cool completely.
5. Step
Wrap the cake in cling film and store in a cool place for three months.
6. Step
Before christmas, unwrap the cake and sprinkle over brandy. Wrap again and repeat this procedure a few times.
7. Step
Serve and enjoy.