Christmas Cake Tray Bake Recipe
If you love the flavours of traditional Christmas cake then you’re going to adore this quick and easy cheat’s version – perfect for when you don’t have much time but still want to make something yourself to enjoy over the festivities. We’ve kept the classic icing of marzipan and fondant to add taste and texture – as well as to help preserve the sponge’s softness. We like ours served up with a cup of tea around 4pm, you should give it a go and no doubt you’ll agree, it’s a rather nice way to spend an afternoon!
Ingredients
125g (4 1/2 oz) butter, softened
125g (4 1/2oz ) golden caster sugar
3 small eggs
150g (5 oz) plain flour
500g (11b 2oz) mixed dried fruits
1 tsp mixed spice
To Decorate
1 tbsp warmed, sieved apricot jam
300g (10oz) marzipan
200g (7oz) royal icing sugar
silver sugar balls or cake decorations
You Will Need
a 7x11 inch rectangular tray bake tin, lined with baking parchment
Method
Ingredients
125g (4 1/2 oz) butter, softened
125g (4 1/2oz ) golden caster sugar
3 small eggs
150g (5 oz) plain flour
500g (11b 2oz) mixed dried fruits
1 tsp mixed spice
To Decorate
1 tbsp warmed, sieved apricot jam
300g (10oz) marzipan
200g (7oz) royal icing sugar
silver sugar balls or cake decorations
You Will Need
a 7x11 inch rectangular tray bake tin, lined with baking parchment
Method
- Pre-heat the oven to 170C, 150C fan, gas 5.
- Place the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl and beat until really light and creamy, gradually beat in the eggs. Fold in the flour, fruit and spice to give a soft dropping consistency.
- Bake for 45-50 mins until just firm to the touch. Allow to cool completely.
- For full instructions please see : www.womanandhome.com
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