Easy Christmas Cake Recipe

Introduction

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup currants
• 1/2 cup chopped candied orange peel
• 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup brandy, plus more for brushing

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a 9-inch (23 cm) cake pan with butter.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, and mix until well combined.
6. Stir in the raisins, currants, candied orange peel, dried apricots, pecans, and brandy until evenly distributed.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
8. Bake for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
9. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
10. Brush the top of the cake with additional brandy.
11. Remove the cake from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
12. Once the cake is cool, you can decorate it with icing, frosting, or other festive decorations.
13. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 497
• Fat: 25g
• Saturated Fat: 13g
• Cholesterol: 123mg
• Sodium: 218mg
• Carbohydrates: 59g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 36g
• Protein: 6g

Conclusion