Ingredients: 1 ½ cup of butter. 1 ¾ cup of brown sugar. 16 eggs 4 lbs of raisins. 4 lbs of currants. 1 lb of mixed peel 2 lbs of flour. 1 lb of blanched & chopped almonds 2 x grated nutmeg ½ pt Brandy. 1 tablespoon of lemon essence. Directions: Cream butter together with the sugar. Add the beaten egg yolks, followed by the stiffly... ...read the full story
Introduction This is a very simple Christmas cake recipe that I had the pleasure to learn from a friend from Iceland… If you are searching for something simple to prepare, check this out… Ingredients: 1 cup white sugar 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 teaspoon cardamom flavored extract 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract 2 eggs 2 teaspoons baking powder 2-1/2... ...read the full story
Ingredients 2 1/2 cups (375g) plain flour 2 tsp baking powder 3/4 cup (165g) caster sugar 3/4 cup (90g) almond meal 1/2 tsp ground cardamom 100g chilled unsalted butter, chopped, plus extra melted butter to brush 125g cream cheese 1 egg, plus 1 extra yolk 1/2 cup (125ml) milk 2 tbs brandy 1/2 tsp each vanilla & almond extracts 1/2 cup (80g) sultanas 1/3... ...read the full story
Introduction This Christmas roll can be made two ways: with buttercream icing and festive decorations, or filled with cream and berries. (NB: The roll pictured above uses buttercream icing.) Ingredients vegetable oil, for greasing 150g/5½oz golden caster sugar 6 large free-range eggs, separated 250g/9oz high quality dark chocolate (minimum 60 per... ...read the full story
Introduction: This rich cake can be made at the last minute before Christmas–it doesn’t need to mature, although it keeps well, too. Makes 30 servings. Total time: 4 hours 45 minutes, plus cooling time. Ingredients 2 sticks plus 2 tablespoons (9 ounces total) butter at room temperature 1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar 4 eggs 3 cups all-purpose... ...read the full story
Introduction: The distinctive oval shape of this traditional German Christmas cake is said to represent the Christ child wrapped in swaddling clothes. Makes 10 to 12 servings. Total time: 4 hours. Ingredients 3 to 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/4-ounce packet dry yeast 1/2 cup warm (105° to 115°F) milk 1/3 cup sugar 2 sticks (8 ounces)... ...read the full story
Introduction Although often confused with fruitcake, this classic Christmas dessert tastes more like a rich, dense spice cake. This version uses butter instead of the traditional suet and can be made with your choice of candied fruit, currants, or raisins. Serves 8. Preparation time: 25 minutes. Cooking time: 2 hours. Standing time: 10 minutes.... ...read the full story
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