English Christmas Fruit Cake · Bake After Recipe

English Christmas Fruit Cake · Bake After Recipe

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The English Christmas fruit cake has a long and storied history, dating back to the medieval era, where most likely it used different ingredients (for instance a lot of puddings in medieval times...

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Ingredients

  • Dried Fruits – 450gr (Several types of sultanas and or currants)
  • Black Tea – 300ml (Cold and Strong)
  • Flour – 225gr
  • Baking Powder – 1 Tablespoon
  • Butter – 150gr (Softened)
  • Brown Sugar – 150gr
  • Eggs – 4 L
  • Molasses – 1 Tablespoon
  • Brandy – 100ml
  • Nutmeg – 1 Teaspoon
  • Lemon – 2 Tablespoons of Juice
  • Almonds – 110gr (Grated)
  • Candied Peel – 225gr
  • Preserved Cherries – 225gr
  • Brown Sugar – To taste for Sprinkling
  • Salt – a pinch

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