Women S Weekly Christmas Cake
Are you looking to impress your loved ones with a show-stopping dessert this holiday season? Look no further than our Women's Weekly Christmas Cake recipe. This delectable treat is a classic favorite for festive gatherings, featuring a rich blend of traditional flavors that are sure to delight your guests. So roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and let's get started on creating a mouth-watering Christmas masterpiece!
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan. Line the bottom and sides of the pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
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In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
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In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the creamed butter and sugar, mixing until well combined.
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Stir in the brandy (if using), mixed dried fruits, chopped nuts, orange zest, lemon zest, orange juice, and molasses. Mix until all the ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
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Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
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Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
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For an extra festive touch, you can decorate your Women's Weekly Christmas Cake with a drizzle of icing, a sprinkle of powdered sugar, or a beautiful arrangement of dried fruits and nuts on top.
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Enjoy slicing into this delightful Christmas cake and savoring the warm, comforting flavors with a cup of tea or coffee. Your friends and family are sure to be impressed by your baking skills, and this scrumptious treat will become a cherished tradition at your holiday gatherings. May your home be filled with joy and laughter as you celebrate the season with this delicious dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cake)- Calories
- 3200 kcal
- Total Fat
- 160 g
- Saturated Fat
- 80 g
- Cholesterol
- 800 mg
- Sodium
- 1200 mg
- Total Carbohydrate
- 400 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 16 g
- Sugars
- 240 g
- Protein
- 48 g
Enjoy slicing into this delightful Christmas cake and savoring the warm, comforting flavors with a cup of tea or coffee. Your friends and family are sure to be impressed by your baking skills, and this scrumptious treat will become a cherished tradition at your holiday gatherings. May your home be filled with joy and laughter as you celebrate the season with this delicious dessert.