20+ 20cm Christmas Cake Recipe Ignite Your Passion For Cooking!
Published on: Apr 18, 2024
The holidays are upon us, and what better way to celebrate than with a delicious homemade Christmas cake? This 20cm Christmas cake recipe is the perfect combination of rich flavors and festive charm. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends. So put on your apron and get ready to create a holiday masterpiece that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
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Ingredients You'll Need
For the Cake:
300g of all-purpose flour
1 tsp of baking powder
½ tsp of baking soda
1 tsp of cinnamon
½ tsp of ground ginger
¼ tsp of nutmeg
½ tsp of salt
200g of unsalted butter, softened
200g of granulated sugar
4eggs, room temperature
1 tsp of vanilla extract
100g of chopped dried fruits (such as raisins, cranberries, apricots, etc.)
100g of chopped nuts (such as walnuts, almonds, pecans, etc.)
100g of mixed peel
For the Decoration:
500g of marzipan
500g of white fondant
1 tbsp of apricot jam
1 tbsp of brandy
Red and green food coloring
Christmas-themed decorations (such as holly leaves, snowflakes, etc.)
Instructions
1. Preheat Your Oven and Prepare the Pan
Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F) and line a 20cm round cake tin with parchment paper.
2. Make the Cake Batter
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. In a separate large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, followed by the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Fold in the dried fruits, nuts, and mixed peel.
3. Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface with a spatula. Bake for 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely before decorating.
4. Decorate the Cake
Roll out the marzipan and fondant on a clean, lightly floured surface to about 5mm (1/4 inch) thickness. Combine the apricot jam and brandy in a small bowl and brush it over the top and sides of the cake. Carefully place the marzipan on top of the cake and smooth it out. Repeat with the fondant. Use the food coloring to tint some of the fondant red and green, and use it to decorate the cake as desired. Add the Christmas decorations on top.
Enjoy Your Festive Creation
Congratulations, you've just created a beautiful and delicious 20cm Christmas cake! Serve it at your holiday gathering or wrap it up as a thoughtful homemade gift for loved ones. Either way, this cake is sure to spread joy and cheer this holiday season. Happy baking!
