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Festive Christmas Fruitcake Traybake

Festive Christmas Fruitcake Traybake for Easy Holiday Joy

This Festive Christmas Fruitcake Traybake simplifies traditional fruitcake into a delightful shareable dessert, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Christmas
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 300 g Mixed Dried Fruit Feel free to substitute with figs or cranberries.
  • 100 ml Brandy Can substitute with orange juice or apple cider.
  • 200 g Butter Use unsalted for better control.
  • 200 g Sugar Brown sugar gives a deeper flavor.
  • 250 g Flour Ensure to sift for a lighter texture.
  • 4 large Eggs Can replace with applesauce for vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Check freshness for best results.
For Decoration
  • 200 g Marzipan Can be skipped or replaced with icing.
  • 200 g Fondant Easy to work with for decoration.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Baking pan
  • sifter
  • spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) and prepare your baking pan.
  2. Soak the mixed dried fruits with brandy for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Incorporate eggs one at a time, then fold in soaked dried fruits.
  5. Sift in flour and baking powder, folding gently until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, leveling it out.
  7. Bake for approximately 45-50 minutes, checking for doneness at 45 minutes.
  8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  9. Once cooled, decorate with marzipan and fondant.
  10. Wrap the cake and let it rest for a day or two for best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For an easy festive dessert, this traybake is ideal for potlucks and gatherings! Store in an airtight container to keep fresh.

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