Name: Weihnachtskuchen
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 1 9-inch round cake
Cuisine: German
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 cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup chopped almonds; 1/2 cup chopped candied orange peel; 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots; 1/2 cup golden raisins; 1/2 cup dark rum; Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, allspice, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
In a small bowl, combine the chopped almonds, candied orange peel, dried apricots, golden raisins, and rum. Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes to allow the fruits to plump up.
Fold the fruit and nut mixture into the batter until evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust the Weihnachtskuchen with powdered sugar for a festive finish.
Slice and serve this delightful Christmas cake with a cup of hot tea or mulled wine for the perfect holiday treat.

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