Christmas Cake

20 ingredients
1 steps

Ingredients

  • 225g (8oz) unsalted butter
  • 225g (8oz) soft brown sugar
  • 250g (9oz) plain flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mixed spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • pinch of salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 50g (2oz) ground almonds
  • 50g (2oz) chopped almonds
  • juice & finely grated zest of 1 lemon
  • finely grated zest of 1 orange
  • 2 tablespoons of marmalade (orange)
  • 1 tablespoon black treacle
  • 4 tablespoons brandy
  • 500g (1lb 2oz) currants
  • 200g (7oz) sultanas
  • 200g (7oz) raisins
  • 75g (3oz) glace cherries
  • 50g (2oz) mixed candied peel
  • brandy to finish

Directions

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