Tulip Fairy's Family Christmas Cake Recipe

A cherished family tradition since 1988! This recipe, used for my wedding cake and Christmas cakes ever since, is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. My husband would file for divorce if I changed a thing! This recipe makes TWO 10-inch cakes – because one is simply never enough. Enjoy it plain or decorate it with your favorite festive flair. Prepare to be amazed by this unbelievably delicious and moist Christmas cake.

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 360 mins
Calories 13742.2 kcal
Protein 482g
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Ingredients for Tulip Fairy's Family Christmas Cake

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How to Make Tulip Fairy's Family Christmas Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Grease and flour two 10-inch round cake pans.
  2. 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.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  5. Stir in the chopped nuts and candied fruit.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  7. Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Once completely cool, frost and decorate as desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

304 g

Sugar

4718g

Fat

1158g

Carbs

647g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Tulip Fairy's Family Christmas Cake?

Tulip Fairy's Family Christmas Cake takes about 420 minutes from start to finish — roughly 60 minutes to prepare and 360 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Tulip Fairy's Family Christmas Cake?

Tulip Fairy's Family Christmas Cake has approximately 13742.2 calories per serving, with about 482 g protein, 647 g carbohydrates and 969 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Tulip Fairy's Family Christmas Cake?

The key ingredients for Tulip Fairy's Family Christmas Cake are Sultanas, Raisins, Glace Cherries, Mixed Nuts, Eggs, Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.

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