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Festive Christmas Fruitcake Traybake

Decadent Festive Christmas Fruitcake Traybake to Delight You

A delightful Festive Christmas Fruitcake Traybake that combines rich, brandy-soaked fruits with a buttery cake base, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Festive
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 300 g Dried Fruit (raisins, currants, apricots) Can substitute with figs or cranberries.
  • 100 ml Brandy Non-alcoholic options include apple cider or orange juice.
  • 250 g Butter Ensure it's softened before mixing.
  • 200 g Sugar Brown sugar can enhance the depth of flavor.
  • 300 g Flour Opt for gluten-free flour blend if needed.
  • 3 large Eggs Use room temperature eggs.
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder Check freshness.
For the Topping
  • 200 g Marzipan Can be replaced with simple icing.
  • 200 g Fondant Optional for decoration.

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking Tray
  • parchment paper
  • spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) and prepare your baking tray by greasing it and lining it with parchment paper.
  2. Combine dried fruits with brandy in a medium bowl and soak for at least 30 minutes.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Sift together flour and baking powder in a separate bowl, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
  6. Fold in the brandy-soaked fruit mixture into your cake batter.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking tray and bake for 1 hour, until a skewer comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cake to cool in the tray for about 15-20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Once cooled completely, decorate with marzipan and fondant if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Wrap the undecorated fruitcake tightly in plastic wrap for storage; can be kept in the freezer for up to three months. Let cool completely before decorating to prevent melting.

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