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Festive Christmas Fruitcake Traybake

Deliciously Festive Christmas Fruitcake Traybake to Delight All

This Festive Christmas Fruitcake Traybake features a blend of rich flavors and textures, making it a delightful dessert for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: British
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 225 g Self-Raising Flour can replace with all-purpose flour and baking powder
  • 175 g Butter use unsalted for balanced flavor
  • 175 g Caster Sugar granulated sugar may alter texture slightly
  • 4 whole Eggs use room temperature for better emulsification
  • 225 g Almonds substitute with walnuts or pecans if preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Brandy orange juice or apple cider can be used for non-alcoholic version
  • Dried Mixed Fruits to taste can substitute with dried figs, dates, or cranberries
For the Decoration
  • 500 g Marzipan fondant can be used as an alternative
  • 500 g Fondant

Equipment

  • baking tray
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • sifter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) and prepare a rectangular baking tray by greasing it with butter and lining it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine your dried mixed fruits with a tablespoon of brandy, allowing them to soak for at least one hour.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened butter and caster sugar until pale and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Incorporate room-temperature eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Gradually sift and fold in self-raising flour and chopped almonds into the batter, mixing gently until just combined.
  6. Carefully stir in the soaked fruits and any remaining brandy.
  7. Pour the mixture into your prepared tray and smooth the top. Bake for approximately 1 hour.
  8. Allow the cake to cool completely in the tray on a wire rack, then cover with marzipan and fondant.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to soak your dried mixed fruits for at least one hour for enhanced flavor and moisture. Store in an airtight container for optimal freshness.

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