18+ Recipe For Dark Moist Christmas Cake Dive Into Deliciousness!
Published on: Apr 2, 2024
Christmas is a time for indulgence and celebration, and what better way to do so than with a slice of rich and decadent dark moist Christmas cake? This traditional dessert is a staple in many households during the holiday season, and for good reason. With the perfect balance of sweetness and spices, a moist and dense texture, and a deep, dark color, this cake is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. But how do you achieve that perfect slice of Christmas cake? Read on to discover the recipe for the ultimate dark moist Christmas cake.
What better way to kick off our list than with a Christmas-inspired beer can chicken recipe? This dish is the perfect fusion of holiday flavors and tender, juicy chicken. The chicken is marinated in a mixture of spices and beer, giving it a unique and delicious taste. It's then roasted to perfection, resulting in a mouth-watering dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
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Ingredients
Cake Batter:
- 1 cup of unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups of dark brown sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup of black treacle
- 1 cup of dark rum
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon of ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon of ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon of salt
- 1 cup of dried currants
- 1 cup of chopped dates
- 1 cup of raisins
- 1 cup of chopped walnuts
Brandy Soak:
- 1 cup of dark rum
- 1 cup of brandy
- 1 cup of orange juice
- ½ cup of dark brown sugar
Instructions
1. Prepare the Cake Batter
Start by preheating your oven to 325°F (160°C). In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and dark brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually mix in the black treacle and dark rum until well combined.
In a separate mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the currants, dates, raisins, and walnuts until evenly distributed.
2. Bake the Cake
Pour the cake batter into a greased and lined 9-inch round cake tin. Bake for 1 hour and 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
3. Soak with Brandy Mixture
While the cake is still warm, poke holes all over the top with a skewer. In a small saucepan, heat together the rum, brandy, orange juice, and dark brown sugar until the sugar has dissolved. Pour the mixture over the warm cake, allowing it to soak in. Let the cake cool completely before wrapping it tightly in plastic wrap and storing it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Final Thoughts
The secret to a dark moist Christmas cake is in the soaking process. Allow your cake to sit and absorb the brandy mixture for at least a week before serving. This will ensure that every bite is infused with rich flavors and a moist texture. So this holiday season, impress your loved ones with this indulgent and delicious dark moist Christmas cake. Happy baking!
