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Christmas Fruitcake Traybake

Delicious Christmas Fruitcake Traybake for Effortless Festivity

This Christmas Fruitcake Traybake blends brandy-soaked fruits and buttery cake, topped with marzipan, creating a stunning holiday dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Christmas
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 175 g butter Provides moisture and richness; substitute with margarine for dairy-free.
  • 175 g sugar Sweetens the cake; use brown sugar for added depth.
  • 4 pcs eggs Ensure they are at room temperature.
  • 225 g self-raising flour Substitute with all-purpose flour plus baking powder (1 tsp per 100 g).
  • 500 g mixed dried fruit Can be replaced with any combination of dried fruits.
  • 30 ml brandy Replace with orange juice or apple cider for non-alcoholic.
For the Decoration
  • 175 g marzipan Used for decoration; fondant is also a good option.
  • apricot jam As needed for glazing; can substitute with honey.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • hand mixer
  • traybake tin
  • Spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) and grease a traybake tin with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Combine 175 grams of softened butter and 175 grams of sugar, then beat until light and fluffy.
  3. Add 4 eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to achieve a creamy batter.
  4. Sift 225 grams of self-raising flour into the mixture and gently fold it with 500 grams of mixed dried fruit and 30 ml of brandy.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared tin and smooth the top with a spatula.
  6. Bake for approximately 1 hour, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
  8. Brush the cooled cake with apricot jam and roll out 175 grams of marzipan to cover the cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the cake to rest for 1-2 days before serving for enhanced flavor. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature.

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