Royal Christmas Cake
Indulge in this rich and fruity Christmas cake, soaked in brandy and adorned with a royal marzipan layer and a regal crown of handmade icing. This show-stopping centerpiece is the epitome of festive luxury and will make your Christmas feast truly unforgettable.
ingredients
- 2 cups mixed dried fruit (raisins, currants, sultanas, candied peel)
- 1 cup glazed cherries, halved
- 1/2 cup brandy, plus extra for soaking
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup marzipan
- 2.2 lbs ready-made white icing
- Food coloring (red, green)
steps
- 1.
In a large bowl, combine the dried fruit, cherries, and brandy. Cover and let soak overnight.
- 2.
Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease and line a 9-inch round cake tin.
- 3.
In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
- 4.
Sift in the flour, baking powder, and spices. Stir until well combined.
- 5.
Fold in the soaked fruit mixture and orange zest. Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin.
- 6.
Bake for 2-2.5 hours, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely.
- 7.
Roll out the marzipan on a lightly dusted surface and place it on top of the cooled cake.
- 8.
Divide the white icing into two parts. Roll out one part to cover the sides of the cake and drape it smoothly over the marzipan.
- 9.
Roll out the other part and use it to create a festive crown shape on top of the cake, molding and shaping it by hand.
- 10.
Decorate the crown with colored icing to resemble jewels.
- 11.
Serve the Royal Christmas Cake with a drizzle of brandy and enjoy the delightful flavors of the holiday season.
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