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Festive Christmas Fruitcake Traybake

Festive Christmas Fruitcake Traybake for Joyful Holiday Gatherings

This Festive Christmas Fruitcake Traybake combines traditional flavors with a modern twist, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Christmas
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 500 g Mixed Dried Fruits a mix of raisins, currants, and chopped apricots
  • 100 ml Brandy or apple cider for non-alcoholic
  • 200 g Butter softened
  • 150 g Brown Sugar or coconut sugar
  • 250 g Flour gluten-free all-purpose flour can be used
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder ensure it's fresh
  • 3 large Eggs or flax egg for vegan
For the Decoration
  • 200 g Marzipan optional
  • 200 g Fondant or simple icing glaze

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Tray
  • electric mixer
  • spatula
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare a baking tray by greasing it with butter and lining with parchment paper.
  2. Soak your mixed dried fruits in brandy or apple cider overnight.
  3. Cream together softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Incorporate the eggs into the creamed mixture, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Sift together flour and baking powder, then gently fold into the wet mixture.
  6. Fold in the soaked fruits along with any remaining liquid.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking tray and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for about 1 hour, or until a skewer comes out clean.
  9. Cool the traybake completely before decorating with marzipan and fondant.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, prepare and soak the fruits the night before, and allow the decorated cake to rest for a day before serving.

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