St Clement's Christmas cake recipe

St Clement's Christmas cake recipe

www.sainsburysmagazine.co.uk

St Clement's Christmas cake is a moist fruit cake with zesty lemon, orange and a hint of citrusy Earl Grey. Perfect for the festive season, this recipe serves 18-20 people

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  • Airtight container
  • Spoon

Ingredients

  • 2 Earl Grey tea bags (or regular)
  • 600g mixed dried fruit
  • 200g glacé cherries, quartered
  • 75ml Cointreau or limoncello
  • ¼ tsp bergamot oil for cooking* (optional)
  • zest and juice of 1 medium orange
  • zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 225g soft butter, plus extra to grease
  • 225g light brown sugar
  • 4 medium eggs
  • 250g plain flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp ground mixed spice
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp bergamot oil* (optional)
  • 100g almonds, toasted and roughly chopped
  • 3-6 tbsp Cointreau, brandy or sherry

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