Christmas Cake – Australian

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 1
Traditional Australian Christmas Cake recipe with glace fruit and nuts
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

2-2 1/2 hours

Ready In

2.5-3 hours

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

125 g glace pineapple
125 g glace apricot
250 g dates , stoneless
250 g glace cherries , green and red
125 g whole blanched almonds
250 g brazil nuts , whole
2 eggs
1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla essence
1 tablespoon rum
90 g butter , softened
1/2 cup plain flour
1/4 cup self rising flour

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
479
Sugar
58g
Fat
18g
Christmas is a time when families come together to share in the joy of the season. The traditional Australian Christmas Cake is often a centrepiece that is enjoyed by all. Made with glace fruit and nuts, this cake is rich in flavor and has a delicious texture that makes it the perfect complement to any holiday meal or celebration. This cake can be made well in advance and stored in an airtight container until ready to serve. Whether you're an experienced baker or a novice, this recipe is a great place to start when looking to recreate this classic dessert.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 150°C.
2.Grease a 20 cm round cake tin and line it with baking paper.
3.In a large bowl, mix the glace pineapple, glace apricot, dates, glace cherries, almonds, and brazil nuts together.
4.In another bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, vanilla essence, rum, and butter together until creamy.
5.Fold in the plain flour and self-rising flour.
6.Add the dried fruit and nut mixture to the batter and mix well.
7.Spoon the batter into the prepared cake tin and smooth the top.
8.Bake for 2-2 1/2 hours or until an inserted skewer comes out clean.
9.Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring onto a wire rack to cool completely.
10.Wrap the cake in plastic wrap and store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

PROS

This Christmas Cake is a classic Australian dessert that is rich in flavor and perfect for the holiday season.

The combination of glace fruits and nuts provide a delicious texture and taste that is hard to resist.

This cake can be made in advance, making it a convenient option when entertaining guests.

CONS

This cake is very high in sugar, so it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It is also quite heavy and rich, so may not be suitable for those with dietary restrictions or preferences.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This cake contains dried fruits and nuts which are a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
Brazil nuts are high in selenium which supports immune function while dates are high in iron that helps in maintaining healthy blood.
However, the high sugar content makes this cake a treat to be enjoyed in moderation.

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