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Jamie Oliver’s Traditional Christmas Cake: A Festive Delight!

Jamie Oliver’s Traditional Christmas Cake
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A classic and festive Christmas cake recipe by Jamie Oliver, perfect for holiday celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 250g mixed dried fruit
  • 250g sultanas
  • 250g currants
  • 200g unsalted butter
  • 200g brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 200g plain flour
  • 100g ground almonds
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp mixed spice powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 100ml brandy
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 100g glacé cherries
  • 50g walnuts, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F).
  2. In a large bowl, mix the dried fruits, sultanas, and currants.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Sift in the flour, ground almonds, baking powder, and mixed spice powder, then fold gently.
  6. Add the vanilla extract, brandy, lemon zest, orange zest, glacé cherries, and walnuts, mixing until combined.
  7. Pour the mixture into a lined cake tin and smooth the top.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 2-2.5 hours, or until a skewer comes out clean.
  9. Allow to cool in the tin for 30 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Decorate as desired before serving.

Notes

  • For best flavor, make the cake a few weeks in advance and store it in an airtight container.
  • Feel free to substitute fruits and nuts based on personal preference.
  • Can be served with marzipan and icing for a traditional finish.

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Find it online: https://howeats.com/jamie-olivers-traditional-christmas-cake-recipe/