Light Fruit Christmas Cake Receita

Indulge in this lighter take on a classic dark fruit Christmas cake! Perfect for those who prefer a less dense texture without sacrificing festive flavor. This recipe, a delightful twist on my grandma's tradition, incorporates a generous splash of Baileys Irish Cream for an extra layer of irresistible decadence. Soak your dried fruits in brandy overnight to unlock their full potential – the result is a moist, flavorful cake perfect for icing and celebrating the holidays. This recipe is moorish and perfect for Christmas!

Preparo 60 min
Cozimento 220 min
Calorias 941.4 kcal
Proteína 28g
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Ingredientes para Light Fruit Christmas Cake

  • Soft Margarine (not used, recipe calls for 200g softened unsalted butter)
  • 200g caster sugar
  • 200g soft light brown sugar
  • 1 orange (zest)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp Irish cream / Baileys
  • 200g all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground mixed spice
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 125g raisins
  • 125g currants
  • 250g sultanas
  • 50g chopped dried apricots
  • 50g halved glacé cherries
  • 50g chopped mixed candied peel
  • 100ml brandy
  • 100g chopped walnuts
  • 200g softened unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

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Como fazer Light Fruit Christmas Cake

  1. Soak 250g mixed dried fruit (sultanas, raisins, cranberries etc.) in 100ml brandy for at least 24 hours.
  2. Preheat oven to 150°C (300°F/Gas Mark 2). Grease and flour a 20cm (8-inch) round cake tin.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together 200g softened unsalted butter and 200g caster sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, adding 1 tbsp Baileys Irish Cream to the eggs before adding them to the mixture.
  5. Add 1 tsp vanilla extract.
  6. In a separate bowl, sift together 200g self-raising flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and ½ tsp ground cinnamon.
  7. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, alternating with the soaked dried fruit (reserve some brandy for glazing if desired).
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared tin and bake for 220 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Once cool, ice as desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

344g

Fat

32g

Carbs

52g

Perguntas frequentes

Quanto tempo leva para fazer Light Fruit Christmas Cake?

Light Fruit Christmas Cake leva cerca de 280 minutos do início ao fim — aproximadamente 60 minutos de preparo e 220 minutos de cozimento.

Quantas calorias tem Light Fruit Christmas Cake?

Light Fruit Christmas Cake tem aproximadamente 941.4 calorias por porção, com cerca de 28 g de proteína, 52 g de carboidratos e 55 g de gordura.

De quais ingredientes preciso para Light Fruit Christmas Cake?

Os principais ingredientes de Light Fruit Christmas Cake são Soft Margarine, Caster Sugar, Light Brown Sugar, Orange, Eggs, Irish Cream. Veja a lista completa com as medidas acima.

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