Basic Christmas cake mix
This delicious basic Christmas cake mix recipe is incredibly easy to make. It's a great base to make a range of delightfully festive desserts to share with loved ones this Christmas season
Dec 08, 2016 3:45am- Serves 12
- 30 mins preparation
- 24 hrs marinating
This recipe first appeared in Woman's Day.
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ingredients
- 1 kilogram mixed fruit
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup orange liqueur
- 200 gram softened unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 2/3 cup sifted plain flour
- 1/2 cup chopped unsalted macadamias
- 100 gram chopped dark chocolate
method
- 1
In a large non-metallic bowl, combine mixed fruit, orange juice and orange liqueur. Set aside, covered, overnight.
- 2
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and brown sugar together until pale and creamy.
- 3
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Fold in sifted plain flour, mixed fruit and liquid, chopped unsalted macadamias and dark chocolate.