JF Christmas Cake

JF Christmas Cake

A Christmas fruit cake is a traditional holiday treat, rich in flavor and packed with dried fruits and nuts. This recipe, enhanced with the premium quality of Jyoti Foods' dry fruits, is sure to be a festive favorite.

Ingredients:

For the Dry Fruits:

For the Cake Batter:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup milk

Instructions:

Soaking the Dry Fruits:

  • In a bowl, combine raisins, almonds, cashews, candied peels, brandy or rum (if using), and warm water.
  • Let the mixture soak for at least 4 hours or overnight. This will allow the flavors to infuse and the fruits to plump up.

Preparing the Cake Batter:

  • Preheat oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease and flour: Grease and flour a 9-inch loaf pan to prevent sticking.
  • Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream/beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  • Combining Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
  • Adding the Fruits: Drain the soaked dry fruits/candied peels and fold them gently into the batter.

Baking the Cake:

  • Pour the batter: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Indulge in the festive spirit with our classic Christmas fruit cake recipe. Elevate your holiday baking with premium dry fruits from Jyoti Foods, including JF Green Raisins, JF California Almonds, and JF Cashews. This easy-to-follow recipe delivers a rich, flavorful cake perfect for the holiday season.

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