Elitetwig’s English Golden Christmas Cake

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 4
Elitetwig's English Golden Christmas Cake for a Festive Treat
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Prep

20 min

Cook

2-2.5 hrs

Ready In

2.5-3 hrs

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

12 ounces self raising flour
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon mixed spice
6 ounces caster sugar ( for diabetics use a substitute ie splenda )
1 1/2 cups raisins ( prefer raisins to sultanas )
1 cup glace cherries , washed dried and quartered
2 cups mixed peel
2 large eggs
6 ounces margarine or 6 ounces softened butter
10 tablespoons milk or 10 tablespoons soya milk
1 teaspoon almond essence ( or any alcohol to same amount )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10-12
Calories
450
Sugar
45g
Fat
18g
Elitetwig's English Golden Christmas Cake is a traditional fruit cake enjoyed during the festive season. It is a rich and flavorful cake packed with raisins, glace cherries, mixed peel, and a variety of spices. The cake has a golden color and a deliciously moist texture that is perfect for serving as a dessert or with a cup of tea or coffee. This cake is a wonderful addition to any Christmas celebration and is sure to impress your guests.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 150°C and line an 8-inch round cake tin with greaseproof paper.
2.In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, nutmeg, and mixed spice. Stir in the caster sugar, raisins, glace cherries, and mixed peel until well combined.
3.In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and then add in the margarine or butter, milk, and almond essence or alcohol. Mix until well combined.
4.Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture, stirring until it forms a smooth batter.
5.Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and bake for 2 to 2.5 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
6.Let the cake cool in the tin for a few minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

PROS

This English Golden Christmas Cake is packed with flavor and perfect for the festive season.

It can be stored for several weeks and makes a great gift for friends and family.

CONS

This cake is quite dense and may not be suitable for those looking for a light and fluffy dessert.

It also contains a lot of sugar and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this cake is not particularly healthy, it does contain dried fruits which are a good source of fiber and vitamins.
The spices used in this recipe, such as nutmeg and mixed spice, have been linked to supporting digestion and reducing inflammation.

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