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Nothing says Christmas quite like a delicious Christmas cake. Every year, people around the world all gather together to enjoy a festive treat that comes in many shapes and sizes. For those of us in the UK, a traditional English Christmas cake is an absolute must-have. If you’re looking for a delicious English Christmas cake for sale, you’ve come to the right place!
Ingredients
To make a traditional English Christmas cake, you’ll need:
- 250g of softened butter
- 250g of caster sugar
- 4 eggs
- 250g of self-raising flour
- 2 teaspoons of mixed spice
- 250g of raisins
- 250g of sultanas
- 250g of currants
- 2 tablespoons of brandy
- 2 tablespoons of milk
- 25g of chopped almonds
- 25g of chopped mixed peel
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 140°C (275°F) and line a 9-inch round cake tin with parchment paper.
Beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
Fold in the self-raising flour, mixed spice, raisins, sultanas, currants, brandy and milk.
Spoon the mixture into the cake tin and scatter over the almonds and mixed peel.
Bake the cake in the oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
Allow to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
At roughly 1,200 calories per serving, this traditional English Christmas cake is not for the faint-hearted! However, it is packed with essential vitamins and minerals, including folate, iron, calcium, magnesium and potassium. Plus, it contains plenty of energy-giving carbohydrates and healthy fats, as well as protein.
Serving Suggestions
Once your English Christmas cake is cooled and ready to serve, why not try toasting some slices and serving with a dollop of clotted cream or a sprinkle of icing sugar? You could also add a spoonful of your favourite jam or marmalade for a truly festive flavour.
For an extra luxurious treat, why not try soaking some slices in a little brandy or sherry and serving with a dollop of brandy butter or double cream? Delicious!
Storage
Once your English Christmas cake is cool, cover it in a double layer of greaseproof paper and store in an airtight container. This will keep the cake moist and delicious for up to a month.
Alternatively, you can store the cake in the fridge for up to two months. If you do this, make sure you re-wrap the cake with greaseproof paper each time you take a slice.
Freezing Your English Christmas Cake
If you’d like to make your English Christmas cake in advance, you can freeze it for up to three months. Make sure you wrap it in a double layer of greaseproof paper and a layer of foil before freezing.
When you’re ready to enjoy your English Christmas cake, simply thaw it at room temperature for a few hours.
English Christmas Cakes for Sale
Now that you know how to make your own delicious English Christmas cake, why not buy one for sale? At ChristmasCakes.co.uk, you’ll find a delicious selection of traditional English Christmas cakes, all made with the finest ingredients and lots of love.
We offer a range of sizes and flavours, from classic plain fruit cake to zesty lemon and tangy orange. Plus, all of our cakes are handmade with no artificial preservatives or colourings.
Order your English Christmas cake today and make sure your festive season is extra special!