A Delicious Soaked Christmas Cake Recipe
Christmas is a time for family, friends, and of course, delicious food. One of the most popular desserts during the holiday season is Christmas cake. This recipe for a moist, delicious soaked Christmas cake is sure to be a hit. With its simple ingredients and easy instructions, you can make a show-stopping cake in no time.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup candied cherries
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch round cake pan. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated. Add yogurt and mix until combined. Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
In a small bowl, mix together the warm water and raisins. Let sit for 10 minutes. Drain the raisins and add to the cake batter, along with the cranberries, walnuts, cherries, and vanilla extract. Stir until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
This recipe yields 16 servings. Each serving contains approximately 270 calories, 11g fat, 37g carbohydrates, and 4g protein.
This recipe is a great way to make a festive dessert that the whole family will enjoy. With its simple ingredients and easy instructions, it’s sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy!
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