My Mom's Light Christmas Cake Receita

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!

Preparo 60 min
Cozimento 205 min
Calorias 1540.2 kcal
Proteína 57g
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Como fazer 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

Perguntas frequentes

Quanto tempo leva para fazer My Mom's Light Christmas Cake?

My Mom's Light Christmas Cake leva cerca de 265 minutos do início ao fim — aproximadamente 60 minutos de preparo e 205 minutos de cozimento.

Quantas calorias tem My Mom's Light Christmas Cake?

My Mom's Light Christmas Cake tem aproximadamente 1540.2 calorias por porção, com cerca de 57 g de proteína, 58 g de carboidratos e 136 g de gordura.

De quais ingredientes preciso para My Mom's Light Christmas Cake?

Os principais ingredientes de My Mom's Light Christmas Cake são Red Cherries, Green Cherries, Mixed Fruit, Citrus Peel, Pineapple Juice, Butter. Veja a lista completa com as medidas acima.

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