Cathedral Christmas Cake
This spectacular and decorative cake is mainly nuts and glace fruit! When a slice is held up to the light, it resembles a stained glass window.
Steps
Method.
Heat oven to 130c , with rack just below the middle.
Completely line a 20 or 30cm ring pan , or two medium-sized loaf pans with baking paper or liners.
Measure out the nuts , cherries and crystallised and dried fruits into a large container , putting some aside for decorating the top.
Cut up large pieces of fruit , but leave some long thin pieces if desired , especially if using melon strips.
In a large bowl mix eggs , sugar and vanilla.
Mix in the sifted flour , baking powder and salt until smooth.
Add nuts and fruit and mix thoroughly by hand.
Press evenly into the prepared cake pan / s.
Press reserved cherries , fruit and nuts into the top for decoration.
Bake for two to three hours until cake feels firm when pressed in the middle.
Cool , remove from pan and peel away liner / s.
Brush all over with rum , brandy or whisky.
Brush the top with a light coating of oil for a shine.
Store at room temperature in greaseproof paper , or refrigerate in a plastic bag.
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Ingredients
brazil nuts, blanched almond, cashews, glace red cherries, glace green cherries, glace fruit, sultana, raisins, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, plain flour, baking powder, salt