Irish Christmas Cake

Name: Irish Christmas Cake
Ingredients: 1 lb. Sultanas; 1 lb. raisins; 1 lb. brown sugar; 1 1/2 c. strong brewed tea; 1 1/2 c. Irish whiskey; 3 1/2 c. flour; 1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon; 1 Tbsp. nutmeg; 3 eggs, beaten lightly; 1 Tbsp. baking powder; honey to glaze

11 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 lb. Sultanas
1 lb. raisins
1 lb. brown sugar
1 1/2 c. strong brewed tea
1 1/2 c. Irish whiskey
3 1/2 c. flour
1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
1 Tbsp. nutmeg
3 eggs, beaten lightly
1 Tbsp. baking powder
honey to glaze

Directions

1

In a large glass bowl, soak fruit and brown sugar in tea and whiskey overnight.
2

Set oven to 300°.
3

Grease three 8 x 4 x 3-inch loaf pans.
4

Mix together flour and spices; add to soaking fruits, alternating with beaten eggs.
5

Add baking powder last.
6

Mix well. Pour into prepared pans.
7

Bake for 1 1/2 hours. When cool, brush tops with honey to glaze.
8

(May also prepare in one 10-inch tube pan and bake for 3 hours.)