Traditional Rich Christmas Cake | Recipes For Food Lovers Including Cooking Tips At Foodlovers.co.nz

Ingredients

• 160g (1 cup) currants
• 200g (1 1/4 cups) raisins
• 100g (1/2 cup) glace cherries
• 50g (1/4 cup) mixed citrus peel, chopped
• 15g angelica, chopped
• 60ml (1/4 cup) brandy
• 1 small lemon or orange, grated rind and juice of
• 2 cups self raising flour, sifted
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice
• 1/2 teaspoon pinch of ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 75g (1/3 cup) ground almonds
• 100g (1/2 cup) almonds or hazelnuts, chopped
• 225g butter, softened
• 175g (3/4 cup) soft dark brown or muscovado sugar
• 5 eggs, beaten, plus 1 extra egg, if needed
• 2 tablespoons brandy