17+ 12 Inch Christmas Fruit Cake Recipe Get Cooking And Enjoy!
Published on: Mar 23, 2024
If you're looking to impress your friends and family this holiday season, then look no further than this delicious 12 inch Christmas fruit cake recipe. This recipe is a must-try for any baking enthusiast, as it combines traditional fruit cake flavors with a modern twist. Not only is this cake visually stunning, but it also packs a punch of flavor that will leave your taste buds wanting more. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a show-stopping dessert that will be the talk of the town.
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Ingredients
To create this mouth-watering 12 inch Christmas fruit cake, you'll need the following ingredients:
Now that you have all of your ingredients, it's time to start creating your 12 inch Christmas fruit cake. Follow these easy steps for a successful baking experience:
Step 1: Soak the Dried Fruits
The first step in this recipe is to soak your dried fruits in a mixture of brandy, rum, and orange juice. This will not only add a depth of flavor to your cake but also keep it moist and tender.
Step 2: Prepare the Batter
In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, butter, eggs, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and vanilla extract. This will create a rich and flavorful batter for your fruit cake.
Step 3: Combine the Dried Fruits and Batter
Next, add the soaked dried fruits to the batter and mix until well combined. This will ensure that the fruit is evenly distributed throughout the cake.
Step 4: Bake and Decorate
Pour the batter into a greased 12-inch cake pan and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Once done, let the cake cool before decorating with your favorite holiday decorations such as icing, nuts, or dried fruits.
In just four easy steps, you'll have a beautiful and delicious 12 inch Christmas fruit cake that will wow your guests and leave them asking for the recipe. So, don your apron and get ready to impress with this festive dessert. Happy baking!
<h2>Ingredients</h2>
<h3>Dried Fruits</h3>
<ul>
<li><b>Raisins</b></li>
<li><b>Apricots</b></li>
<li><b>Cranberries</b></li>
<li><b>Cherries</b></li>
<li><b>Fig</b></li>
<li><b>Dates</b></li>
</ul>
<h3>Liquids</h3>
<ul>
<li><b>Brandy</b></li>
<li><b>Rum</b></li>
<li><b>Orange juice</b></li>
</ul>
<h3>Batter</h3>
<ul>
<li><b>Flour</b></li>
<li><b>Sugar</b></li>
<li><b>Butter</b></li>
<li><b>Eggs</b></li>
<li><b>Baking powder</b></li>
<li><b>Cinnamon</b></li>
<li><b>Nutmeg</b></li>
<li><b>Cloves</b></li>
<li><b>Vanilla extract</b></li>
</ul>
<h2>Preparation</h2>
<h3>Step 1: Soak the Dried Fruits</h3>
The first step in this recipe is to soak your dried fruits in a mixture of brandy, rum, and orange juice.
<h3>Step 2: Prepare the Batter</h3>
In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, butter, eggs, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and vanilla extract.
<h3>Step 3: Combine the Dried Fruits and Batter</h3>
Next, add the soaked dried fruits to the batter and mix until well combined.
<h3>Step 4: Bake and Decorate</h3>
Pour the batter into a greased 12-inch cake pan and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Once done, let the cake cool before decorating with your favorite holiday decorations such as icing, nuts, or dried fruits.
In just four easy steps, you'll have a beautiful and delicious 12 inch Christmas fruit cake that will wow your guests and leave them asking for the recipe. So, don your apron and get ready to impress with this festive dessert. Happy baking!