Looking for a quick and easy Christmas cake recipe that will impress your family and friends? Look no further than this delicious Delia's Quick Christmas Cake recipe! This simple yet flavorful cake is the perfect addition to any holiday gathering, and it's sure to become a staple in your recipe collection. So, let's get baking and spread some Christmas cheer with this amazing cake!
Pandoro Christmas Tree Cake (Italian Christmas Cake)
Main Ingredients: Cake, Mascarpone, Vin Santo, Powdered Sugar
If you're looking for a unique and delicious twist on traditional Christmas cake, then look no further than this Pandoro Christmas Tree Cake. This Italian Christmas cake is made with a sweet and buttery pandoro, which is then shaped into a festive Christmas tree and decorated with icing and sprinkles. It's the perfect centerpiece for any holiday gathering and is sure to impress your guests.
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Cranberry Christmas Cake
Main Ingredients: Eggs, Sugar, Butter, Vanilla, Flour, Fresh Cranberries
Nothing says Christmas quite like the tart and tangy flavor of cranberries. This Cranberry Christmas Cake is a delicious combination of sweet and tart, with a moist cake base and a rich cream cheese frosting. The addition of fresh cranberries and a sprinkle of cinnamon adds a festive touch to this decadent dessert.
If you're in need of a quick and easy Christmas treat, then Christmas Crack is the recipe for you. This addictive snack is made with just a few simple ingredients including crackers, butter, brown sugar, and chocolate chips. It's the perfect combination of sweet and salty and is sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike.
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Christmas Cake Jars
Main Ingredients: Red Velvet Cake Mix, White Cake Mix, Unsalted Butter
For a fun and unique twist on traditional Christmas cake, try making these adorable Christmas Cake Jars. These individual servings of cake are perfect for gifting or for serving at holiday parties. Simply layer cake, frosting, and festive sprinkles in a mason jar for a cute and delicious treat.
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Christmas Cake Ice Cream
Main Ingredients: Sugar Free Vanilla Ice Cream, Cake, Kahlua, Coffee
If you're someone who loves ice cream year-round, then this Christmas Cake Ice Cream is the perfect holiday dessert for you. This creamy and delicious ice cream is packed with all the flavors of Christmas cake, including cranberries, almonds, and cinnamon. Serve it on its own or use it to top off a slice of Christmas cake.
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Christmas Cake Mix Cookies
Main Ingredients: White Cake Mix, Canola Oil, Eggs, Vanilla
For a quick and easy Christmas treat, try making these delicious Christmas Cake Mix Cookies. All you need is a box of cake mix, some eggs, and butter to create these soft and chewy cookies. You can even add in your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips or cranberries for an extra festive touch.
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Christmas Cake Batter Truffles
Main Ingredients: White Cake Mix, All Purpose Flour, Granulated Sugar
If you're a fan of cake batter, then you'll love these Christmas Cake Batter Truffles. These bite-sized treats are made with a combination of cake mix, butter, and sweetened condensed milk, then coated in white chocolate and topped with festive sprinkles. They're the perfect indulgent treat for the holiday season.
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Christmas Cake Protein Donuts
Main Ingredients: Vanilla, Coconut Flour, Baking Powder, Liquid Egg
For a healthier twist on traditional Christmas cake, try making these Christmas Cake Protein Donuts. These delicious donuts are made with a combination of protein powder, almond milk, and Greek yogurt, then topped with a rich and creamy cream cheese glaze. They're a guilt-free way to enjoy the flavors of Christmas cake.
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Leftover Christmas Cake Parfaits
Main Ingredients: Strawberries, Raspberry Jelly, Heavy Cream, Nutmeg
If you have leftover Christmas cake, don't let it go to waste. Instead, use it to make these Leftover Christmas Cake Parfaits. Simply layer cubes of Christmas cake with whipped cream and fresh fruit for a delicious and festive dessert. You can even add a splash of brandy to give it an extra kick.
For a fun and bite-sized version of traditional Christmas cake, try making these Mini Christmas Cake Balls. These cute and festive treats are made by combining crumbled Christmas cake with cream cheese, then rolling them into balls and coating them in white chocolate. They're the perfect party snack or gift for friends and family.
Start Christmas morning off on the right foot with these delicious M&M's Christmas Cake Pancakes. These fluffy and festive pancakes are made with a combination of pancake mix, eggs, and milk, then topped with M&M's and whipped cream. They're sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.
For those who follow a vegan diet, Christmas cake may seem off-limits. But with this Vegan Chocolate Christmas Cake recipe, you can enjoy all the flavors of Christmas without any animal products. This rich and decadent cake is made with cocoa powder, almond milk, and coconut oil, and is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Main Ingredients: Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Salt, Vanilla Essence
If you're tired of traditional Christmas cake, why not switch it up with this Whole Orange Cake? This moist and flavorful cake is made by blending whole oranges into the batter, giving it a bright and citrusy flavor. You can also add in carrots and blueberries for a colorful and delicious twist.
If you're in need of a quick and easy Christmas treat, then Christmas Crack is the recipe for you. This addictive snack is made with just a few simple ingredients including crackers, butter, brown sugar, and chocolate chips. It's the perfect combination of sweet and salty and is sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike.
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Chocolate Christmas Cake Mix Cookies
Main Ingredients: Chocolate Cake Mix, M Ms, Eggs, Vegetable Oil
For a twist on traditional Christmas cake mix cookies, try making these Chocolate Christmas Cake Mix Cookies. These delicious cookies are made with a combination of chocolate cake mix, eggs, and butter, then topped with chocolate chips and crushed candy canes. They're a chocolate lover's dream.
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Easy Low Carb Christmas Cake
Main Ingredients: Butter, Sweetener, Ground Cinnamon, Mixed Spice, Almond
If you're watching your carb intake this holiday season, you don't have to miss out on Christmas cake. This Easy Low Carb Christmas Cake is made with a combination of almond flour, eggs, and butter, and is sweetened with stevia and erythritol. It's a delicious and guilt-free way to enjoy a holiday classic.
Main Ingredients: Large Eggs, White Sugar, Brown Sugar, All Purpose
For a show-stopping dessert that will impress all your guests, try making this Ultimate Christmas Yule Log Cake. This traditional French Christmas cake, also known as a Bûche de Noël, is made with a rich and decadent chocolate cake, filled with chocolate ganache, and topped with a festive meringue and candied chestnuts. It's a labor of love, but well worth the effort.
No holiday party is complete without a festive punch, and this Christmas Punch is sure to be a hit. This non-alcoholic punch is made with a combination of cranberry juice, orange juice, and ginger ale, and is garnished with fresh cranberries and orange slices. It's the perfect way to toast to the holiday season.
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Supplies for Santa Christmas Cake Pops
Main Ingredients: Cake, Lollipop, Candy Melts, Marshmallow, Sparkling
If you're looking for a fun and festive treat to leave out for Santa, then these Supplies for Santa Christmas Cake Pops are the perfect choice. These adorable cake pops are made with a combination of cake mix, cream cheese, and white chocolate, then decorated with red and green sprinkles to resemble Santa's suit. They're sure to put a smile on Santa's face.
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Simple Christmas Cake
Main Ingredients: Unsalted Butter, Granulated Sugar, All Purpose Flour
If you're short on time but still want to make a delicious Christmas cake, then this Simple Christmas Cake is the recipe for you. This easy and foolproof cake is made with a combination of flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and milk, then topped with a simple powdered sugar glaze. It may be simple, but it's still packed with all the flavors of Christmas.
Ingredients
For the cake:
450g raisins
350g currants
225g sultanas
150g candied peel, chopped
100g glace cherries, halved
50g blanched almonds, chopped
225g self-raising flour
1 tsp mixed spice
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
225g soft butter
225g light muscovado sugar
4 large eggs
4 tbsp brandy or rum
For the topping:
225g marzipan
3 tbsp apricot jam
500g ready-to-roll icing
1 tbsp icing sugar, for dusting
Directions
Step 1: Prepare the Fruits
Start by combining the raisins, currants, sultanas, candied peel, glace cherries, and almonds in a large mixing bowl. Mix well and set aside.
Step 2: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 140°C/gas mark 1.
Step 3: Prepare the Cake Tin
Grease a 20cm round cake tin with butter and line the base and sides with baking parchment.
Step 4: Make the Cake Batter
In a separate mixing bowl, sift together the self-raising flour, mixed spice, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and freshly grated nutmeg. In another large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and light muscovado sugar until light and fluffy. Then, gradually beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the brandy or rum. Slowly fold in the flour mixture, followed by the prepared fruits.
Step 5: Bake the Cake
Pour the cake batter into the prepared cake tin and smooth the surface with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 4 hours or until a skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Step 6: Add the Toppings
Once the cake is cool, remove it from the tin and remove the baking parchment. Roll out the marzipan to a thickness of about 5mm and use it to cover the top and sides of the cake. Next, brush the top of the cake with apricot jam. Roll out the ready-to-roll icing and use it to cover the marzipan. Smooth the surface with your hands and trim off any excess icing. Use a fork to create a criss-cross pattern on the icing. Finally, dust the top with icing sugar.
Step 7: Serve and Enjoy!
Your Delia's Quick Christmas Cake is now ready to be served and enjoyed with your loved ones. This cake can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. So, go ahead and indulge in this delicious and easy Christmas treat!
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