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Christmas Cake – moist, easy fruit cake

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A moist and easy Christmas fruit cake with a fast fruit soaking method, soft velvety texture, and a balanced spice flavor. The cake is not too dense or crumbly and can be enjoyed both as a festive holiday treat or year-round.

Ingredients

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  • 120g (8 tbsp) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or canola, peanut, grapeseed)
  • 3 tbsp molasses or golden syrup
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp all spice
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 2/3 cups plain flour (all purpose flour)
  • 3/4 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
  • Mixed fruit soaking mixture (typically includes sultanas, raisins, currants soaked in alcohol or juice) – quantity as per chosen soak

Instructions

  1. Beat the softened butter and dark brown sugar together until pale and fluffy.
  2. Add the vegetable oil and molasses and beat until combined.
  3. Add salt, all spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and baking powder and beat to incorporate.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each until just incorporated.
  5. Stir in the plain flour until mostly combined.
  6. Fold in the soaked mixed fruit along with any liquid in the bowl, and fold in chopped walnuts if using.
  7. Pour the batter into a prepared cake pan and bake as per size and oven guidelines until a skewer comes out clean.

Notes

1. Soaking the fruit ahead of time enhances flavor and keeps the cake moist. 2. You can substitute walnuts with other nuts or omit for nut-free. 3. Adjust spices to personal taste but keep moderate for a traditional flavor.

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