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Golden Jewelled Christmas Cake Recipe

Golden Jewelled Christmas Cake Recipe

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Line a 20cm greased cake tin with a double layer of baking paper. Preheat oven to 150c.
Chop apricots, quarter cherries, chop candied peel.Mix together with the brandy.
In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar using a hand held mixer, or a wooden spoon until light and fluffy.
Beat eggs in a jug add to the creamed mixture a little at a time , beating well after each addition. Don't worry if it curdles, the cake wont be affected.
Add the zests and juice, then the soaked fruit and liquid. Chop nuts then stir in .
Set a sieve over the bowl , tip flour, cinnamon and ginger and sift into bowl.
Tip in the ground almonds, then fold everything in using a large spoon.There should be no trace of flour.
Spoon cake mix into the prepared tin, press down lightly and smooth. Bake 45minutes- 1 hour, reduce heat to 120C and bake a further 1-2 hours until golden brown and firm to the touch and has stopped making a hissing sound ( singing). A skewer should come out clean.
Wrap in baking paper and foil for up to 3 months or freeze for 1 year.
Feeding the cake: make several holes in it and spoon 2 tbsp of brandy at weekly intervals until ready to ice.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	586.34 Kcal (2455 kJ)
Calories from fat	261.66 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	29.07g	45%
Cholesterol	90.39mg	30%
Sodium	271.46mg	11%
Potassium	376.76mg	8%
Total Carbs	73.77g	25%
Sugars	43.15g	173%
Dietary Fiber	5.13g	21%
Protein	8.55g	17%
Vitamin C	9.9mg	17%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	2.4mg	13%
Calcium	87.5mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	355.75 Kcal (1489 kJ)
Calories from fat	158.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.64g	45%
Cholesterol	54.84mg	30%
Sodium	164.71mg	11%
Potassium	228.59mg	8%
Total Carbs	44.76g	25%
Sugars	26.18g	173%
Dietary Fiber	3.11g	21%
Protein	5.19g	17%
Vitamin C	6mg	17%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	6%
Iron	1.4mg	13%
Calcium	53.1mg	9%

* 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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