English Christmas Cake

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This English Christmas cake is lovely in texture and taste. It just has one difference -- no chopped mixed peel.

Submitted by SCOTT LEANING
Published on April 2, 2019
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
4 hrs
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
12 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
1 to 9 - inch square cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon mixed spice

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

  • 1 ½ cups butter

  • 1 ¾ cups superfine sugar

  • 6 eggs

  • 2 cups raisins

  • 2 cups golden raisins

  • 4 cups dried currants

  • 1 cup candied cherries

  • ¾ cup chopped almonds

  • 2 tablespoons brandy

Directions

  1. Grease an 8 inch square baking dish and line it with parchment paper. Set aside.

  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, mixed spice, cinnamon and lemon zest. Stir with a whisk until blended. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing until each one is blended in. Stir in the dry ingredients just until moistened, then fold in the raisins, golden raisins, currants, cherries and almonds.

  3. Spoon into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Make a slight impression in the center with the back of a spoon so the cake will turn out level. Cover and leave in a cool place overnight.

  4. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Place the cake pan on a baking sheet.

  5. Bake for 4 hours in the preheated oven. When the cake is done, a skewer inserted into the center should come out clean. Cool in the pan for 1 hour, then turn out onto a wire rack and remove the paper. When completely cool, poke with a skewer every inch or so, and spoon brandy into the holes. Wrap in waxed paper and store in a cool place until serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

653 Calories
23g Fat
109g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 653
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 29%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 116mg 39%
Sodium 164mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 109g 40%
Dietary Fiber 6g 20%
Total Sugars 76g
Protein 9g 19%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 90mg 7%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 742mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.