Name: Classic Christmas Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 100 g Plain Flour; 150 g Raisins; 150 g Sultanas; 50 g Dried Apricots (chopped); 500 g Dried Figs (chopped); 100 ml Sweet Wine; Zest of 1 Orange ( finely grated); 60 g Butter (unsalted); 100 g Light Brown Sugar; 1 Egg (large, beaten); 30 to 40 g Honey (mixed with a little water); 1 tsp Mixed Spice Powder; a pinch Clove Powder; 100 g Walnuts (coarsely chopped)

This traditional Christmas Cake is perfect for a family gathering or to share with friends.

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A classic Christmas cake is a rich, moist fruit cake and is traditionally served as part of the festive meal.

It has its roots in the Victorian era where it was created by cooking fruitcake with alcohol, butter, sugar and eggs. Traditionally, it’s made up of dried fruit, candied peel and nuts with a rich syrup.

It has a rich, moist, dense, and fruity flavor. The cake contains raisins and currants, giving it an almost fruity taste. This combination of flavors makes it perfect for any festive occasion.

Classic Christmas Cake

5 from 3 votes

Classic Christmas Cake

This traditional Christmas Cake is perfect for a family gathering or to share with friends.

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

Total Time40

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American, British

Ingredients

100 g Plain Flour
150 g Raisins
150 g Sultanas
50 g Dried Apricots chopped
500 g Dried Figs chopped
100 ml Sweet Wine
Zest of 1 Orange finely grated
60 g Butter unsalted
100 g Light Brown Sugar
1 Egg large, beaten
30 to 40 g Honey mixed with a little water
1 tsp Mixed Spice Powder
a pinch Clove Powder
100 g Walnuts coarsely chopped

Instructions

Add the dried fruits to a large bowl.
Pour the wine and add the orange zest.
Cover and keep aside for 8 hours or overnight.
Beat together the butter and sugar until fluffy.
Add the beaten eggs and honey.
Mix until combined.
Add the flour, clove powder and mixed spices.
Add the soaked fruits and nuts.
Mix well.
Transfer to a greased cake tin lined with parchment paper.
Place the tin into a preheated oven at 150C and bake for 2 1/2 hours or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove and cool.
Cut into slices and serve.
Stays good for a few days if stored in an airtight container.

Notes

To make mixed spice powder, combine Cinnamon 1/4 tbsp, Cloves 1/8 tbsp, Coriander seeds 1/4 tsp , Nutmeg 1/4 small, Mace 1 and Dry ginger powder 1/4 tsp.

Grind them to a fine powder.