English Christmas Cake Recipe

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English Christmas Cake
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Ingredients
28
Count
Nutrition
1185
Calories
Total time
240
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Directions for Cake
  2. Line base and sides of an 8 inch round cake tin with a double layer of greaseproof paper, then tie a double band of brown paper, 1-inch wider than the depth of the tin, round the outside. Sieve flour, salt and spice into a large bowl. Cream butter and sugar until pale and creamy. Beat in a little egg at a time.
  3. Stir in treacle, then flour, dried fruit, peel, cherries and almonds. Turn mixture into prepared tin and bake in a cool oven 300o F for 3 hours, then reduce oven to very cool 275o F and bake for 1-1 1/2 hours, or until skewer inserted in centre come out clean.
  4. Leave cake to cool in tin for 10 minutes, then turn it out on a wire tray; remove paper. When almost cold turn it upside down, pierce with a skewer and spoon bandy over. When completely cold wrap in greaseproof paper and foil, or stor in an airtight tin.
  5. Before almond pasting spoon a little more brandy over the top of the cake.
  6. Almond Paste Directions
  7. Mix almonds and sugar in a bowl, then blend in egg whites and almond essence to make a soft paste. Knead until it is smooth, divide in three equal portions. Roll one piece on sugared board to an 8-inch circle. Roll remaining two-third to a strip the same depth as case, and long enough to go all the way round edge.
  8. Spread jam on cake surface and on sides.
  9. Place circle of paste on top of cake. Place stripe and brush sides and press firmly to join. Allow to dry for at least 3 days before icing.
  10. Royal Icing Directions
  11. Whisk egg whites for royal icing until they become frothy. Add sugar, a tablespoon at a time, and beat well after each addition. Finally beat in lemon juice and glycerine. To prevent the icing hardening, cover bowl with a damp cloth.
  12. Spread icing thickly over top and round sides of cake and draw it up in peaks with the handle of a teaspoon. Leave for a day to set then place decoration on top.
  13. Quick tip
  14. Using glycerine in the icing ensures that it is not hard. The lemon juice adds flavour and also help to make a softer icing.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1184.74 Kcal (4960 kJ)
Calories from fat 368.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 40.99g 63%
Cholesterol 95.22mg 32%
Sodium 649.87mg 27%
Potassium 773.5mg 16%
Total Carbs 188.3g 63%
Sugars 74g 296%
Dietary Fiber 10.64g 43%
Protein 22.1g 44%
Vitamin C 14.2mg 24%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 7.1mg 39%
Calcium 206.7mg 21%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 351.3 Kcal (1471 kJ)
Calories from fat 109.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.16g 63%
Cholesterol 28.24mg 32%
Sodium 192.7mg 27%
Potassium 229.36mg 16%
Total Carbs 55.84g 63%
Sugars 21.94g 296%
Dietary Fiber 3.15g 43%
Protein 6.55g 44%
Vitamin C 4.2mg 24%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 6%
Iron 2.1mg 39%
Calcium 61.3mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 26.3
    Points
  • 32
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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