Rich Christmas Cake Recipe Nz
Line a deep 20cm 8 inch square cake pan with one layer of brown paper then three layers of baking paper extending paper 5cm above sides.
Rich christmas cake recipe nz. Place in the oven and bake for 3 3 1 2 hours. Test the cake 30 minutes before the end of cooking. A square cake is much easier to cut into small pieces but. Makes a 3kg cake.
A good christmas cake is enjoyed like red wine you need to acquire a taste. Bake at 150 c for approximately 3 and 1 2 hrs or until a skewer inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean. Pour the mixture into a greased and lined 8 10 square tin the size of tin depends on how deep you want your cake. Press almonds onto the surface and bake for four hours.
Place in a deep 25cm cake tin which had been lined with two layers of brown paper and one layer of grease proof paper. During the last two hours reduce the temperature of the oven by 10 c. If you aren t going to ice the cake gently push some extra almonds on the top. I m a huge fan but it didn t come easily.
If necessary cover the top with baking paper to stop further browning. Cover top of the cake with a double layer of brown paper with a 1cm diameter hole cut in the centre to allow moisture to escape. I prefer a traditional vine fruit cake. When the cake is cooked pour the dark rum or brandy over the surface while it is still warm.
Remove from the heat and add the dried fruit. Great as a family dessert with custard or traditionally for more special occasions such as 21st birthdays and weddings. I love rich and moist christmas cakes especially if they are packed with fruit. Bake in for check 3 3 hours.
Make a slight hollow in middle to prevent cake from peaking. Line a 24cm cake tin with several layers of greaseproof or brown paper and tip the mixture in. Cool and place in an airtight tin to mature for two to four weeks. This cake is very moist due to the proportion of fruit to flour which gives it a similar texture to christmas pudding.
Our family would happily eat christmas cake all year round.