Christmas Cake Recipe by Julianna Vilich: Step-by-Step Preparation with Photos.

According to ТСН: Undoubtedly, Christmas cake is a classic festive bake. Its ingredients, including citrus zest, spices, candied fruits, and nuts, give the cake a rich flavor and pleasant aroma. It is a wonderful option for festive coffee or tea, and it can also make a lovely gift, wrapped in parchment and dusted with powdered sugar.

Ingredients

• 210 g of flour

• 70 g of almond flour

• 8 g of baking powder

• 210 g of butter

• 200 g of sugar

• 4 eggs

• zest of one lemon

• zest of one orange

• 3 g of cinnamon

• 3 g of ground ginger

• 3 g of nutmeg

• 100 g of candied orange peel

• 100 g of dried blueberries

• 100 g of dried cranberries or cherries

• 100 g of chopped hazelnuts

Preparation

1. Beat room temperature butter with sugar until light and fluffy. Add zest and mix.

2. Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and almond flour.

3. Gradually mix the dry ingredients with the whipped butter. Add candied fruits, dried fruits, and nuts, and carefully fold with a spatula to evenly distribute the dried fruits throughout the dough.

4. Pour the mixture into a cake pan and bake in a preheated oven at 165 degrees for about 60 minutes.

5. After the cake has cooled, it can be generously dusted with powdered sugar. The baked good can be stored for up to two weeks if wrapped in parchment.

It's also worth mentioning the recipe for traditional English Christmas cake, which has gained popularity from the first slice. It is usually prepared in advance so that by Christmas, it has matured and developed its unique taste and aroma.

Christmas cake is not only part of the festive menu but also a symbol of family warmth and coziness that gathers loved ones around the holiday table. With its aromatic flavor and vibrant appearance, it will be a highlight of any New Year and Christmas celebration.