Brandy-infused Australian Christmas Fruitcake: Moist & Decadent Recipe
Australian Fruitcake Recipe 🍰
Description: Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Australian Fruitcake, perfect for Christmas or any special occasion. This recipe yields a moist and rich cake that will surely become a favorite among your loved ones.
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Servings: 1 cake
- Yield: 1 cake
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 1 cup | Brown sugar |
| 1 cup | Butter |
| 250 ml | Brandy |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 4 cups | Plain flour |
| 2 tsp | Baking powder |
| 1 tsp | Salt |
| 1 tsp | Nutmeg |
| 1/2 tsp | Cinnamon |
| 1 | Brandy (additional) |
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Begin by gathering all the ingredients required for this delightful fruitcake.
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Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter, and brandy. Stir until the ingredients are well incorporated.
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Cook Mixture: Cover the bowl and cook the mixture in the microwave for 5 minutes on HIGH power, stirring once halfway through. This will help to infuse the flavors and create a rich base for the cake. Allow the mixture to cool slightly before proceeding.
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Incorporate Eggs: Once the mixture has cooled down a bit, stir in the eggs and essence. Mix well until the eggs are fully incorporated into the mixture.
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Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the plain flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon to the wet mixture. Stir gently until all the dry ingredients are fully combined and no lumps remain.
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 160 degrees Celsius (320 degrees Fahrenheit). Grease and line a 20 cm square cake tin or a novel cake tin with parchment paper.
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Pour Batter: Pour the prepared cake batter into the greased and lined cake tin, ensuring it is evenly spread out.
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Bake: Place the cake tin on the low rack in the preheated oven. Bake the fruitcake for approximately 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool and Serve: Once baked, remove the fruitcake from the oven and allow it to cool in the tin for a few minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
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Optional: For an extra burst of flavor, you can brush the top of the fruitcake with additional brandy while it’s still warm.
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Enjoy! Serve slices of this delicious Australian Fruitcake with a cup of tea or coffee, and savor every bite of its moist texture and rich, fruity flavors.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 4518.6
- Fat Content: 225g
- Saturated Fat Content: 134.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 1380.3mg
- Sodium Content: 2194.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 557g
- Fiber Content: 23.9g
- Sugar Content: 214.1g
- Protein Content: 54.5g
Tips:
- Feel free to customize this fruitcake by adding your favorite dried fruits and nuts to the batter for extra texture and flavor.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze slices for longer storage.
- This fruitcake also makes a wonderful homemade gift for friends and family during the holiday season. Simply wrap it in decorative paper or foil and tie it with a ribbon for a festive touch.
