Christmas Cake – Treat

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup chopped dried fruit (apricots, figs, cherries)
• ½ cup dark rum

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch (25cm) cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
5. With a wooden spoon, stir in raisins, walnuts, and dried fruit.
6. Add flour mixture to the butter mixture and stir until well combined. Stir in rum.
7. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove from pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serving suggestion:

Serve the Christmas cake with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. It is best enjoyed with a cup of hot tea or coffee, making it a perfect treat for holiday gatherings.

Verdict:

This Christmas Cake – Treat recipe is a real winner. It is rich, moist, and full of flavor. With the perfect combination of raisins, walnuts, and dried fruit, it is sure to be a crowd-pleaser during the holiday season. The addition of rum gives the cake a lovely warmth that makes it feel extra special. It is a festive treat that you will want to make again and again.