Luxury Christmas Cake

Ingredients

  • 225g (8 oz) currants
  • 225g (8 oz) lexia raisins
  • 225g (8 oz) sultanas
  • 175g (6 oz) glacé cherries, halved
  • 175g (6 oz) whole mixed candied peel, chopped small
  • 50g (2 oz) candied pineapple pieces
  • 50g (2 oz) stem ginger, chopped
  • 100g (4 oz) dried apricots, chopped
  • 150ml (1/4 pint) brandy or dark rum
  • zest of 1 large lemon
  • 100g (4 oz) blanched almonds, chopped
  • 200g (14 oz) plain flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 dessertspoon ground mixed spice
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 350g (12 oz) butter
  • 350g (12 oz) soft light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon black treacle
  • 6 eggs
  • 5 tablespoons brandy or dark rum

Description

It Looks Really Difficult But It Is Actually Amazingly Easy - Its Just The Ingredients List That Looks Daunting. This Also Makes An Unforgettable Wedding Or Christening Cake.

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