Christmas cake recipe traditional

Some classic recipes are steeped in history and tradition, and English Christmas Cake is one such food.

A tall, rich, dark fruit cake prepared with Irish whiskey and a medley of dry fruits is hearty and delicious and a real show stopper

British Christmas Cake Recipe: Discover the joy of a classic Christmas cake recipe – a delightful blend of fruits, spices, and buttery goodness. Perfect for the holiday season! 🎄🍰

A delicious, traditional Christmas cake made from a mixture of dried fruit and peel soaked in orange juice and rum, mixed with a lightly spiced cake mixture then coated in brandy cutter cream icing.

Recipe video above. Here's my classic Christmas Cake converted into mini form! They look so great lined up on a platter to serve at a gathering, and are also ideal for gifting because they have a long shelf life. The cake is beautifully moist, rich with dried fruit, perfumed with Christmas spices. Dense, but soft pudding-like, not like an enjoyable brick as many store bought ones are.

Delicious and easy to make Christmas Cake Recipe filled with dried fruit and spices this is ideal to make ahead of time, feed and then ice in time for Christmas.

Jim Gladders had a gift for baking and passed on a recipe to his daughter for Christmas cake that will be enjoyed by generations to come.

As the holiday season approaches, one dessert that truly embodies the spirit of Christmas is the Bûche de Noël, also known as the Yule Log Cake. Originating in France, this festive treat is a rolled sponge cake that resembles a traditional Yule log, decorated with chocolate ganache and delightful accents like marzipan mushrooms or fresh holly. It's a staple on holiday dessert tables across the world, charming guests with its rich flavors and striking appearance.

Looking for a traditional British Christmas cake recipe? This truly vintage family recipe dates back about 100 years - and it tastes amazing!

Mary Berry’s rich traditional Christmas cake recipe is filled to the brim with fruit, as well as almonds, brandy and treacle. It’s one of the absolute best if you’re after a rich fruity bake. Made it? Now discover 10 ways to decorate your Christmas cake to turn your fruit cake into a festive showstopper.