Perfect Christmas Fruit Cake with Brandy: Easy & Delicious Recipe
Enjoy the festive season with this Perfect Christmas Fruit Cake infused with brandy, a delightful treat for your holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 1 cake
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: General
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup mixed dried fruits
- 1 cup chopped nuts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- In a bowl, combine the fruits and nuts.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar.
- Add eggs and brandy to the mixture.
- Gradually blend in the flour, baking powder, and spices.
- Fold in the fruit and nut mixture.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 2 hours, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- This cake tastes better when stored for a few days.
- Keep it in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg