This easy easy christmas cake recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!
Easy Christmas Cake
This easy easy christmas cake recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- containers candied cherries 8 ounce
- container candied mixed citrus peel 8 ounce
- cups raisins
- cup dried currants
- cup dates pitted and chopped
- packages blanched slivered almonds 2.25 ounce
- /2 cup brandy
- /2 cup all-purpose flour
- cups all-purpose flour
- /2 teaspoon baking soda
- teaspoon ground cloves
- teaspoon ground allspice
- teaspoon ground cinnamon
- /2 teaspoon salt
- cup butter
- cups packed brown sugar
- eggs
- /4 cup molasses
- /4 cup apple juice
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine cherries, citrus peel, raisins, currants, dates, and almonds. Stir in brandy; let stand 2 hours, or overnight. Dredge soaked fruit with 1/2 cup flour.
- Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Grease an 8x8x3 inch fruit cake pan, line with parchment paper, and grease again. In a small bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, cloves, allspice, cinnamon, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream butter until light. Gradually blend in brown sugar and eggs. Mix together molasses and apple juice. Beat into butter mixture alternately with flour mixture, making 4 dry and 3 liquid additions. Fold in floured fruit. Turn into prepared pan.
- Bake in preheated oven for 3 to 3 1/2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of cake comes out clean. Remove from pan, and lift off paper. Cool cake completely, and then wrap loosely in wax paper. Store in an airtight container.
Tips for the Best Easy Christmas Cake
- Pre-heat & Prep: Always gather all ingredients before cooking easy christmas cake.
- Flavor Adjustment: Adjust seasoning to taste near the end of cooking.
- Storage Tips: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.