As the festive season approaches, there’s nothing quite like the aroma of a homemade Christmas cake filling your home. This Organic Christmas Cake recipe, featuring ingredients from Ganesha Wholefoods, is a delightful blend of rich flavours and wholesome goodness. The combination of organic dried fruits, aromatic spices, and premium nuts creates a luxurious treat that embodies the spirit of the holidays. Perfect for sharing with loved ones or as a thoughtful gift, this cake is sure to become a cherished part of your Christmas traditions.
Organic Christmas Cake Ingredients:
- 450g organic mixed dried fruits (raisins, sultanas, currants)
- 100g organic glacé cherries, halved
- 100g organic mixed peel
- 100ml organic brandy or rum
- 225g organic unsalted butter, softened
- 225g organic dark brown sugar
- 4 organic free-range eggs
- 225g organic self-raising flour
- 1 tsp organic mixed spice
- 1/2 tsp organic ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp organic ground nutmeg
- 50g organic ground almonds
- 50g organic flaked almonds
- Zest of 1 organic orange
- Zest of 1 organic lemon
Organic Christmas Cake Instructions:
- Soak the Fruit:
In a large bowl, combine the mixed dried fruits, glacé cherries, and mixed peel.
Pour over the brandy or rum, mix well, and leave to soak overnight. - Prepare the Tin:
Preheat the oven to 150°C (130°C fan).
Grease and line a 20cm round cake tin with baking parchment. - Cream Butter and Sugar:
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and dark brown sugar until light and fluffy. - Add Eggs:
Beat in the eggs one at a time, adding a tablespoon of flour with each egg to prevent curdling. - Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, mix the remaining flour, mixed spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground almonds. - Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients:
Fold the flour mixture into the butter mixture, ensuring it’s well combined. - Add Fruits and Nuts:
Gently fold in the soaked fruits, flaked almonds, orange zest, and lemon zest. - Bake the Cake:
Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin and level the surface.
Bake for 3-3.5 hours, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. - Cool and Store:
Allow the cake to cool completely in the tin.
Once cooled, remove from the tin and wrap in baking parchment and foil. - Feed the Cake:
Every week until Christmas, unwrap the cake and brush with a tablespoon of brandy or rum to keep it moist.
This Organic Christmas Cake is not just a dessert; it’s a celebration of festive flavours and wholesome ingredients. Whether served as the centrepiece of your Christmas table or given as a heartfelt gift, this cake embodies the warmth and joy of the holiday season. Enjoy every rich, fruity slice and savour the magic of Christmas with each bite!