Brandy Soaked Raisin Christmas Cake with Icing

Brandy Soaked Raisin Christmas Cake with Icing.
Preparation time is 12hours
Cook time is 1hours
Total time is 13hours
Serve is for 8 people
Difficulty level: 4 out of 4

11 Ingredients

Number of servings
8
  • 1/4 cup brandy
  • 150grams raisins
  • 120grams flour
  • 1/4teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4teaspoons bicarbonate soda
  • 1tablespoons allspice
  • 220grams unsalted butter, keep a small amount for baking tin
  • 2tablespoons golden syrup
  • 100grams dark sugar
  • 2 medium eggs
  • 200grams icing

Nutrition per serving

2150 Kilojoules or 515 Calories
25% of daily energy intake*
Protein
3.7grams
Fat
25.5grams
Carbs
62.1grams
Sugars
50.5grams

Quantities above are a guide only. *Percentage daily energy intake is based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ.

Description

A Christmas cake recipe made more decadent with the addition of brandy soaked raisins.

Method

Step 1 of 7

Place the raisins and rum in a bowl, cover and leave in the fridge to soak overnight.

Step 2 of 7

Pre-heat the oven to 160°C/140°C fan-forced. In a bowl, combine the flour with the allspice, baking powder and baking soda and mix.

Step 3 of 7

In a mixing bowl, combine the butter with the sugar and golden syrup until fluffy. Crack the eggs into the mixing bowl and mix well.

Step 4 of 7

Incremently sift your dry ingredients into the mixing bowl and combine fully with the raisins and brandy from the fridge.

Step 5 of 7

Now lightly butter a spring bottom baking tin and empty the contents.

Step 6 of 7

Bake your cake in the oven for 35 minutes or until cooked fully through.

Step 7 of 7

Once the cake is cooked, allow to cool before you cover it with your icing. Suggested serving with whipped cream.

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