The World's Easiest Christmas Cake
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This is truly the world’s simplest Christmas cake. I first heard of this method of making Christmas cake from Kim McCosker’s mum, who told me it’s a recipe from her neighbour. I’ve adapted it slightly, because 1) booze and 2) almonds.
There’s no (additional) sugar in the recipe so it’s diabetic friendly. It’s also dairy-free.
Dietary considerations aside, the real reason why I love this cake SO much is that it’s ridiculously easy.
Ingredients
1kg dried mixed fruit
3 cups orange juice
2/3 cup grog (rum, whiskey, whatever floats your sleigh)
3 cups self raising flour
1 cup blanched almonds to decorate
Instructions
In a large bowl combine the mixed fruit, orange juice and booze. Cover and allow to soak overnight.
Preheat oven to 150C and prepare a 22cm cake tin. Stir flour into the soaked fruit and mix well. Spoon mixture into the cake tin and bake for 2½ hours in the bottom of the oven or until cooked through.
Remove and leave to cool.
Wrap in foil or place in an air tight container where this cake will keep nicely for 3-4 weeks.
Notes
The grog in this recipe is optional.
Courses Cake
Cuisine Christmas
Recipe by Cooker and a Looker - Australian Home Cooking at https://cookerandalooker.com/the-worlds-easiest-christmas-cake/