Golden Christmas Cake

By Master Chef on December 26th, 2018 · In Ancient Cuisine, Baked Goods, Breads and Rolls, Cakes and Pastries, Cheeses, Cookies, Desserts, DOTD, Entertaining, Fruits, Historic Recipes, Holiday Desserts, Holiday Meals, Holidays, Meals, Regional and Ethnic, Techniques

Golden Christmas Cake is a simply made fruitcake, yet offers those who consume it such wonderful flavors. An outstanding Boxing Day treasure.
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Golden Christmas Cake

Prep time

48 hours

Cook time

3 hours

Total time

51 hours

Author: Epicurus.com Kitchens

Recipe type: Baked Goods

Cuisine: British

Serves: 16

Ingredients

3 1/2 ounces (100 ml) dry Sherry, dark rum or Brandy
4 1/2 ounces (125 g) each dried papaya, pineapple, mango slices and apricots, chopped
3/4 pound (350 g) sultanas or golden raisins
1/4 pound (100 g) tub cut mixed candied citrus peel
3/4 pound (350 g) glace cherries, halved
2 1/2 sticks (9 ounces/250 g) butter, softened
9 ounces (250 g) light soft brown sugar
5 large eggs, beaten
9 ounces (250 g) plain all-purpose flour

Instructions

Place the chosen alcohol and fruits in a large bowl, mix well, cover and leave to soak for at least 12 hours but up to 48 hours.
Line a 9-inch (23cm) round cake pan with a double layer of greaseproof paper then tie a thick layer of newspaper or baking parchment around the outside of the pan.
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F/150 degrees C/gas mark 2.
Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg a little at a time. Fold in the flour then stir in the fruit.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared tin and level the surface.
Cook in the center of the oven for 2 to 3 hours until risen and firm to the touch, and when a skewer inserted into the cake comes out clean. Leave to go cold in the pan then turn out and wrap in greaseproof paper and then foil.
Store in a cool dry place.

Notes

A British tradition for Boxing Day.

Serve with chunks of Cheddar or Wensleydale cheese.

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