Christmas cake recipe from Grandmanorm
|
Category |
Christmas recipes |
Serves | Not stated |
Prep time | 15 mins |
Cook time | 3 to 4 hours mins |
|
gransnetter ratings
Ease of finding ingredients | n/a |
Ease of cooking | n/a |
Success with kids | n/a |
Success with adults | n/a |
Overall Mark | n/a |
|
Ingredients225g (8oz) brown sugar
225g (8oz) butter
85g (3oz) ground almonds
225g (8oz) self-raising flour
1 tsp mixed spice
1/4 tsp nutmeg
5 large eggs
225g (8oz) raisins,
340g (12oz) sultanas
340g (12oz) currants
115g (4oz) mixed peel
55g (2oz) cherries
140g (5oz) brandy
1 lemon (grated, juice and rind) |
Handy Hint
Add lour after fruit as this stops fruit sinking to bottom of cake. Well it has always worked for me. |
Method1. Use 8 1/2inch tin.
2. Line with double grease proof paper, let it come about 1/4 inch above tine.
3. Surround tin with double layer of brown paper.
4. Mix butter, sugar, add eggs slowly one at a time (I don't I put them all in together and never have a problem).
5. Add ground almonds.
6. Add fruit.
7. Add flour plus spices.
8. Add brandy and lemon juice.
9. Bake at 140C.
|
gransnetter Reviews