Name: Candied Fruit Christmas Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 375 g 375 g flour (3 cups all-purpose flour); 30 g 30 g baking powder (2 tablespoons baking powder); A pinch A pinch of salt; 300 g 300 g sugar (1 ½ cups granulated sugar); 5 5 eggs (Room temperature); 190 ml 190 ml vegetable oil (¾ cup vegetable oil); 300 ml 300 ml fresh orange juice (1 ¼ cups fresh orange juice); 15 g 15 g grated orange zest (1 tablespoon grated orange zest); 5 ml 5 ml vanilla essence (1 teaspoon vanilla extract); 250 g 250 g mixed candied fruit (¼ lb mixed candied fruit); 50 g 50 g raisins (1/3 cup raisins)

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Candied Fruit Christmas Cake is a festive delight that brings warmth and joy to your holiday celebrations. With a rich blend of sweet flavors and colorful candied fruit, this cake embodies the spirit of Christmas in every bite. Whether you’re baking for family gatherings or holiday parties, this cake is sure to impress. Let’s dive into the recipe that will make your festive season even sweeter!

Ingredients

375 g flour (3 cups all-purpose flour)
300 g sugar (1 ½ cups granulated sugar)
5 eggs (room temp)
190 ml vegetable oil (¾ cup vegetable oil)
300 ml fresh orange juice (1 ¼ cups fresh orange juice)
30 g baking powder (2 tablespoons baking powder)
15 g grated orange zest (1 tablespoon grated orange zest)
5 ml vanilla essence (1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
A pinch of salt
250 g mixed candied fruit (¼ lb mixed candied fruit)
50 g raisins (1/3 cup raisins)

Directions

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 24 cm (9-inch) mold with parchment paper. Soak the raisins in water for 15 minutes.
In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until light and foamy. Blend in the vegetable oil, fresh orange juice, grated zest, and vanilla essence.
In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold this dry mixture into the liquid ingredients until just combined.
Drain and dry the soaked raisins. Gently fold the mixed candied fruit and raisins into the batter.
Pour the mixture into the prepared mold and bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Total Time: 80 minutes
Servings: 10-12 slices
Nutrition Info (per slice): Approx. 180 calories, 4g fat, 30g carbs, 2g protein

How to serve

Candied Fruit Christmas Cake is best served warm or at room temperature. Slice it into generous pieces and consider dusting the top with powdered sugar for an added festive touch. You can also pair it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful treat. This cake is perfect as a standalone dessert but can also be enjoyed with hot beverages like mulled wine or spiced cider during your holiday gatherings.

FAQs

Can I substitute fresh orange juice with another juice?

Yes, you can use other fruit juices like apple or pineapple juice, but this might change the overall flavor profile of your cake.

How do I store Candied Fruit Christmas Cake?

Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. You can also freeze slices for longer preservation.

Can I use different types of dried fruit?

Absolutely! Feel free to experiment with other dried fruits such as apricots, cranberries, or cherries to create a unique version of this Christmas classic.

Candied Fruit Christmas Cake

A festive delight filled with a rich blend of sweet flavors and colorful candied fruit, perfect for holiday celebrations.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 20

Servings: 12 slices

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: Baking, Holiday

Calories: 180

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

375 g 375 g flour 3 cups all-purpose flour
30 g 30 g baking powder 2 tablespoons baking powder
A pinch A pinch of salt

Wet Ingredients

300 g 300 g sugar 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
5 5 eggs Room temperature
190 ml 190 ml vegetable oil ¾ cup vegetable oil
300 ml 300 ml fresh orange juice 1 ¼ cups fresh orange juice
15 g 15 g grated orange zest 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
5 ml 5 ml vanilla essence 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Fruits

250 g 250 g mixed candied fruit ¼ lb mixed candied fruit
50 g 50 g raisins 1/3 cup raisins

Method

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 24 cm (9-inch) mold with parchment paper.
Soak the raisins in water for 15 minutes.
In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until light and foamy.
Blend in the vegetable oil, fresh orange juice, grated zest, and vanilla essence.
In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually fold this dry mixture into the liquid ingredients until just combined.
Drain and dry the soaked raisins.

Baking

Gently fold the mixed candied fruit and raisins into the batter.
Pour the mixture into the prepared mold and bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Notes

Best served warm or at room temperature. Consider dusting with powdered sugar and pairing with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze slices for longer preservation.