BEST CHRISTMAS BRANDY CAKE

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This is my aunt's recipe for Christmas Cake. I tried this many years ago and still remember how awesome it was! If sultanas are hard to find, you can replace them with raisins. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all!

Provided by Anu_N

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 large servings, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

250 g sultanas or 250 g thompson seedless grapes
250 g currants
75 g cherries, halved
150 g whole wheat flour
150 g unsalted butter
150 g sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 lemon, zest of
3 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup brandy
25 g jam (I use Mixed-Fruit jam; use your favourite flavour) or 25 g jelly (I use Mixed-Fruit jam; use your favourite flavour)

Steps:

  • Combine fruits and brandy, dredge with half of the flour, and allow to stand 2 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar, lemon zest till fluffy.
  • Add beaten eggs slowly and whip to form peaks.
  • Now add the rest of the flour and mix well.
  • Fold in the brandy-fruit mixture.
  • Turn into a greased cake tin and bake at 180C (350F) for 1 1/2 hours, or until cake tests done with a toothpick.

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