Mulled Wine Fruit And Nut Christmas Cake Make Ahead Fruitcake Recipe
Indulge in the festive magic of this exquisite Mulled Wine Fruit & Nut Christmas Cake! This make-ahead recipe, perfected over time, develops a richer, deeper flavor the longer it matures. Bursting with a delightful medley of fruits and a warm, comforting mulled wine aroma, it's elevated further by the addition of crunchy nuts. Skip the marzipan and icing (unless you're feeling traditional!), and enjoy its simple elegance – perhaps with a festive fruit and nut glaze or a charming decorative frill. This is the ultimate show-stopping Christmas cake, guaranteed to impress your family and friends!
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How to Make Mulled Wine Fruit And Nut Christmas Cake Make Ahead Fruitcake
Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Stir in the mulled wine, chopped fruit, and nuts.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 2-2.5 hours, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting or glazing. (Optional: For extra festive flair, use a fruit and nut glaze, or add a decorative frill.)
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for at least a week to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Information(Approximate per serving)
Sodium
6 g
Sugar
260g
Fat
53g
Carbs
32g
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How long does it take to make Mulled Wine Fruit And Nut Christmas Cake Make Ahead Fruitcake?
Mulled Wine Fruit And Nut Christmas Cake Make Ahead Fruitcake takes about 3001 minutes from start to finish — roughly 120 minutes to prepare and 2881 minutes to cook.
How many calories are in Mulled Wine Fruit And Nut Christmas Cake Make Ahead Fruitcake?
Mulled Wine Fruit And Nut Christmas Cake Make Ahead Fruitcake has approximately 595.2 calories per serving, with about 17 g protein, 32 g carbohydrates and 34 g fat.
What ingredients do I need for Mulled Wine Fruit And Nut Christmas Cake Make Ahead Fruitcake?
The key ingredients for Mulled Wine Fruit And Nut Christmas Cake Make Ahead Fruitcake are Ruby Port, Cinnamon Stick, Cloves, Nutmeg, Orange, Zest Of, Sultanas. See the full list with measurements above.
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