Christmas cake

Name: Christmas cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 600 g currants; 400 g sultanas; 400 g glacé cherries (quartered); 200 g raisins; 100 g cut candied peel; 200 ml sherry; 100 ml brandy; 50 ml kirsch (or rum); 4 medium eggs; 300 g lightly salted soft margarine (The "Stork" brand is traditional); 300 g dark brown sugar; 100 g self-raising flour; 200 g plain flour; 100 g finely-chopped almonds; 2 teaspoons of ground mixed spice; 2 tablespoons of black treacle

Christmas cake is a fruitcake traditionally served around Christmas in the United Kingdom, especially after long walks to be had with tea.

Prep15 min

Cook30 min

Total45 min

Servings4

Difficultyadvanced

Ingredients

currants
600 g
sultanas
400 g
glacé cherries
quartered
400 g
raisins
200 g
cut candied peel
100 g
sherry
200 ml
brandy
100 ml
kirsch (or rum)
50 ml
eggs
4 medium
lightly salted soft margarine (The "Stork" brand is traditional)
300 g
dark brown sugar
300 g
self-raising flour
100 g
plain flour
200 g
finely-chopped almonds
100 g
of ground mixed spice
2 teaspoons
of black treacle
2 tablespoons

Method

Prepare according to traditional method. (Directions were not provided in the legacy source.)

Christmas cake

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