Christmas Cake

Name: Christmas Cake
Cuisine: United Kingdom
Ingredients: 1 orange, zest; 2 tablespoons black treacle; 2 tablespoons milk; 150 ml (4 fl oz) rum or brandy for ‘maturing’ the cake; 800 g (1 lb 12 oz) currants; 150 ml (5 fl oz) brandy or rum; 375 g (13 oz) raisins; 375 g (13 oz) sultanas; 550 g (1 lb 4 oz) plain flour; 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) soft brown sugar; 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) unsalted butter, softened; 8 large eggs; 1 lemon, zest; ½ grated nutmeg; 2 teaspoons mixed spice; 2 teaspoons cinnamon

Preparation info

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

Classic Scots Cookery

By Catherine Brown

Published 2003

About

Ingredients

800 g (1 lb 12 oz) currants
375

Europe
United Kingdom
Dessert
Cake
Vegetarian

Method

Soaking Fruit

Soak the currants and sultanas in the brandy or rum, cover and leave overnight or up to a week in a cool place, turning occasionally.

Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C/Gas 4.

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