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Best Christmas Brandy Cake Recipe

Indulge in the rich, warm flavors of this classic Christmas Brandy Cake! My aunt's treasured recipe, perfected over the years, delivers a moist and decadent treat that's sure to become a holiday favorite. The fragrant brandy-soaked fruits create a symphony of taste, making it the perfect centerpiece for your Christmas celebrations. Easily adaptable – use raisins if sultanas are hard to find. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 100 mins
Calories 515.9 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Best Christmas Brandy Cake

  • Included in 1 lb mixed dried fruits
  • Included in 1 lb mixed dried fruits
  • Cherries
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (recipe uses all-purpose, not whole wheat)
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • Cinnamon
  • zest of 1 large lemon
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup brandy
  • Jam
  • Included in 1 lb mixed dried fruits (raisins)

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How to Make Best Christmas Brandy Cake

  1. Combine 1 lb mixed dried fruits (sultanas, currants, raisins) with 1/2 cup brandy. Dredge with 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour. Cover and let stand for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, and the zest of 1 large lemon until light and fluffy.
  4. Add 4 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat until the mixture is pale and forms soft peaks.
  5. Gradually add the remaining 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the brandy-soaked fruit mixture.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared cake tin. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely in the pan before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

244g

Fat

51g

Carbs

28g

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