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Christmas cake recipe nz. 1.5 kilogram mixed dried fruit. Web try your hand at a delicious traditional christmas cake this festive season. 1 small lemon or orange, grated rind and juice of.

In a large bowl put the raisins, sultanas, dates, cherries, mixed peel, almonds, mace, mixed spice, cinnamon or cloves. 2 1/2 cup (375g) plain flour. 2 cups self raising flour, sifted.

A traditional christmas cake recipe that is rich in flavour and a great dessert for the festive season. Drain well, cool and let stand overnight. Dried fruits, mixed spices, and a splash of brandy, you'll be able to follow this easy step by step recipe to.

Make sure the paper has no creases and the corners are as sharp as possible to ensure square edges on the cake, not round. Slightly soften butter and kremelta then cream together, until smooth. Stir in orange and lemon rind.

The glazed fruit and nut topping makes it a stunning christmas centrepiece or the perfect thoughtful gift. The fruit is soaked in either apple juice or a combination of apple juice and brandy (for those who like boozy christmas cake). 1/4 cup blanched whole almonds.

Lightly grease and line a heavy 20cm round cake pan with baking paper. Place all the dried fruit (except for cherries) in a large saucepan and cover with water. Grease and line the base and sides of a 23cm round cake tin with two layers of baking paper.