My Mom's Light Christmas Cake Rezept

Step back in time with this heartwarming Christmas cake recipe, passed down through generations! Inspired by a frugal yet fabulous baker from the 1930s, this recipe uses simple, affordable ingredients to create a rich and delicious treat. Instead of expensive, syrupy fruits, we're using budget-friendly candied cherries and peel (think Bulk Barn!), and currants or chopped dried apricots for that perfect festive touch. A hint of white rum or brandy (optional!) adds a delightful depth of flavor. This isn't your grandma's typical Christmas cake – it's a taste of history, love, and holiday magic!

Vorbereitung 60 Min.
Kochzeit 205 Min.
Kalorien 1540.2 kcal
Eiweiß 57g
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Zubereitung von My Mom's Light Christmas Cake

  1. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup candied cherries, ½ cup candied peel, 1 cup currants (or ½ cup chopped dried apricots), and ½ cup pineapple juice (or white rum/brandy). Stir well and let stand for 48 hours, stirring frequently.
  2. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Grease and flour two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
  3. In a separate large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the soaked fruit mixture.
  7. Pour batter evenly into the prepared loaf pans.
  8. Bake for 3 hours, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving and enjoy this piece of family history!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

25 g

Sugar

393g

Fat

165g

Carbs

58g

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Wie lange dauert die Zubereitung von My Mom's Light Christmas Cake?

My Mom's Light Christmas Cake dauert insgesamt etwa 265 Minuten – ungefähr 60 Minuten Vorbereitung und 205 Minuten Kochzeit.

Wie viele Kalorien hat My Mom's Light Christmas Cake?

My Mom's Light Christmas Cake hat etwa 1540.2 Kalorien pro Portion, mit ungefähr 57 g Eiweiß, 58 g Kohlenhydraten und 136 g Fett.

Welche Zutaten brauche ich für My Mom's Light Christmas Cake?

Die wichtigsten Zutaten für My Mom's Light Christmas Cake sind Red Cherries, Green Cherries, Mixed Fruit, Citrus Peel, Pineapple Juice, Butter. Die vollständige Liste mit Mengenangaben findest du oben.

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