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Easy Christmas Cake Traybake

Easy Christmas Cake Traybake
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This Easy Christmas Cake Traybake is a simple and festive dessert bursting with warm spices, dried fruits, and a rich, moist texture. Perfect for holiday gatherings, it offers classic Christmas flavors in a comforting traybake format that’s quick to prepare and ideal for sharing or gifting.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 300g dried mixed fruit
  • 175g unsalted butter, softened
  • 150g brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 225g self-raising flour
  • 2 tsp mixed spice (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves)
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 50ml milk
  • 75g chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Workspace and Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) and grease a baking tray. Mix the dried fruit well and set aside.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy to create a tender texture and caramel undertones.
  3. Add Eggs One at a Time: Slowly incorporate the eggs into the butter and sugar mixture, beating thoroughly after each addition to maintain a smooth batter.
  4. Fold in Flour and Spices: Sift in the self-raising flour and mixed spice, then fold gently to combine without over-mixing, ensuring a light cake base.
  5. Stir in Fruit, Zest, and Milk: Evenly mix the dried fruit, orange zest, and milk into the batter to distribute holiday flavors and moisture.
  6. Bake Until Golden: Pour the batter into the prepared tray and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool and Slice: Allow the cake to cool completely in the tray before slicing into squares or rectangles for easy portioning and sharing.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients to help blend smoothly and prevent lumps.
  • Soak dried fruit overnight in warm tea or juice for extra moistness.
  • Be gentle when folding in flour to avoid overmixing and maintain a tender crumb.
  • Start checking for doneness at 35 minutes, as ovens vary.
  • Store in an airtight container to keep the traybake fresh and moist for up to 5 days.

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Keywords: Christmas cake, traybake, festive dessert, holiday baking, spiced cake, dried fruits

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