British Christmas Cake Recipe - Traditional dessert from United Kingdom

British Christmas Cake Recipe - Traditional dessert from United Kingdom

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Indulge in the rich and fruity flavors of British Christmas Cake this holiday season. Made with dried fruit, glace cherries, candied fruit, blanched almonds, and a splash of whisky, this recipe will...

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  • Aluminum foil
  • Airtight container
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Ingredients

  • 2 lb (907 g) mixed dried fruit [1]
  • 4 oz (113 g) glace cherries
  • 4 oz (113 g) candied fruit
  • 3 oz (85 g) blanched almonds
  • 10 oz (283 g) plain flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/4 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 1 tsp mixed spice [2]
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp flavoring (vanilla, lemon) [3]
  • 1 tbsp blackstrap molasses
  • 8 oz (227 g) butter
  • 8 oz (227 g) soft brown sugar
  • 1 whisky to soak fruit
  • 250 ml milk (to mix)

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