Christmas Cake Recipe With Rum

Vonbon Hill

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22-11-2024

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The aroma of warm spices and rich rum, a quintessential Christmas tradition. This year, elevate your holiday celebrations with a homemade Christmas cake bursting with flavor and festive cheer. This recipe delivers a moist, intensely flavored cake perfect for sharing with loved ones.

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 175g unsalted butter, softened
• 175g dark brown soft sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 175g self-raising flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg
• ¼ tsp ground cloves
• Zest of 1 orange
• 100g mixed dried fruit (sultanas, raisins, currants)
• 50g chopped candied peel
• 50g chopped glacé cherries
• 4 tbsp dark rum (or brandy)

For the Rum Syrup:

• 100ml dark rum (or brandy)
• 50ml water
• 50g caster sugar

Instructions:

Preparing the Cake:

1. Preheat & Prepare: Preheat your oven to 150°C (130°C fan/Gas Mark 2). Grease and line a 20cm round cake tin.
2. Cream Butter & Sugar: Cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This is best achieved using an electric mixer.
3. Add Eggs: Gradually beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
4. Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
5. Combine Wet & Dry: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, being careful not to overmix.
6. Fruit & Zest: Stir in the mixed dried fruit, candied peel, glacé cherries, and orange zest.
7. Add Rum: Carefully fold in the dark rum.
8. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared tin and bake for approximately 2-2.5 hours, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Cool: Let the cake cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Making the Rum Syrup:

1. Combine Ingredients: In a small saucepan, combine the rum, water, and sugar.
2. Simmer: Heat gently, stirring until the sugar has dissolved and the syrup is smooth.
3. Cool: Allow the syrup to cool completely.

Finishing Touches:

1. Syrup the Cake: Once the cake is completely cool, generously brush the rum syrup over the top and sides of the cake. This keeps it moist and enhances the flavor.
2. Decorate (Optional): Decorate your Christmas cake as desired. Marzipan, icing, and festive sprinkles are all popular choices.

Tips for Success:

• Soaking the Fruit: For an even richer flavor, soak the dried fruit in the rum overnight before adding it to the batter.
• Don't Overmix: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough cake. Gently fold the ingredients together until just combined.
• Check for Doneness: Use a skewer or toothpick to check if the cake is baked through. If it comes out clean, it's ready.
• Storage: Store your Christmas cake in an airtight container at room temperature. The cake will keep for several weeks, and the flavors will deepen over time.

Enjoy your delicious homemade Christmas cake! It’s the perfect centerpiece for your festive gatherings.