Christmas Cake Recipe No Alcohol

Vonbon Hill

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22-11-2024

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The holidays are upon us, and what better way to celebrate than with a delicious, moist Christmas cake? This recipe offers a delightful alternative to traditional alcohol-laden cakes, perfect for sharing with everyone. It's rich, decadent, and guaranteed to be a festive centerpiece on your holiday table.

Ingredients:

• For the Cake:

  • 225g unsalted butter, softened
  • 225g caster sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 225g self-raising flour
  • 50g ground almonds
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp mixed spice
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 100g dried cranberries
  • 100g sultanas
  • 50g currants
  • 2 tbsp milk

• For the Buttercream Frosting:

  • 250g unsalted butter, softened
  • 500g icing sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Food coloring (optional)

Instructions:

Making the Cake:

1. Preheat & Prepare: Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F/Gas Mark 2). Grease and flour a 20cm (8-inch) round cake tin.
2. Cream Butter & Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This is best done with an electric mixer.
3. Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, ground almonds, baking powder, mixed spice, and cinnamon.
5. Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Fruit & Zest: Stir in the orange zest, cranberries, sultanas, and currants. Add the milk and mix until evenly distributed.
7. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool: Let the cake cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Making the Buttercream Frosting:

1. Beat Butter: Beat the softened butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
2. Add Sugar: Gradually add the icing sugar, beating until smooth and creamy.
3. Milk & Vanilla: Add the milk and vanilla extract, beating until the frosting is light and fluffy. Add more milk if needed to reach your desired consistency.
4. Color (Optional): Add food coloring at this stage, if desired, to achieve your preferred color.

Assembling the Cake:

Once the cake is completely cool, frost it generously with the buttercream frosting. You can decorate it further with sprinkles, marzipan, or other festive decorations.

Tips and Variations:

• For a richer flavor: You can add a teaspoon of almond extract to the cake batter.
• Different Fruits: Feel free to substitute your favorite dried fruits. Chopped candied peel is a lovely addition.
• Make it ahead: This cake can be made a few days in advance and stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

Enjoy your delicious and alcohol-free Christmas cake! It's the perfect treat to share with family and friends during the holiday season.