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Christmas Fruitcake Traybake

Delicious Christmas Fruitcake Traybake for Festive Cheer

A delightful and easy-to-make Christmas Fruitcake Traybake packed with brandy-soaked dried fruits, perfect for sharing and holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Festive
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 200 g Unsalted Butter provides richness and moisture
  • 150 g Brown Sugar adds sweetness; substitute with coconut sugar for a different flavor
  • 250 g All-Purpose Flour main structural component of the cake
  • 3 large Eggs can be substituted with flax eggs for a vegan option
  • 300 g Mixed Dried Fruit can substitute apricots with figs, dates, or cranberries
  • 100 ml Brandy for non-alcoholic option, use apple cider or orange juice
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder ensures the cake rises perfectly
For Decoration
  • 200 g Marzipan adds a sweet layer for a festive touch
  • 200 g Fondant for a smooth finish; powdered sugar is a simpler alternative

Equipment

  • traybake tin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F). Gather your ingredients while the oven heats up.
  2. Grease your traybake tin with unsalted butter and optionally line with parchment paper for easy removal.
  3. Cream together softened unsalted butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Sift in the all-purpose flour and baking powder, folding gently until no dry flour remains.
  6. Fold in the brandy-soaked mixed dried fruits until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared tin and smooth the top for even baking.
  8. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean. Check during the last few minutes.
  9. Cool in the tin for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Once cooled, decorate with marzipan and fondant for a festive finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Allow the traybake to rest for a day before serving for richer flavor. Store undecorated traybake tightly wrapped for freshness.

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