Name: Christmas Cake Tips
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 1 cake
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup brown sugar; 4 large eggs; 1 cup mixed dried fruits (such as cranberries, raisins, and currants); 1/2 cup chopped nuts (such as almonds or walnuts); 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup brandy or rum (for soaking the fruits)

Instructions

Prepare the Fruits: Start by soaking the mixed dried fruits in brandy or rum overnight.
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a round cake pan with butter and flour.
Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Incorporate the Eggs: Add the eggs, one at a time, to the butter and sugar mixture, beating well after each addition.
Combine the Ingredients: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
Add the Fruits and Nuts: Gently fold in the soaked dried fruits and chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake in the preheated oven for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Once baked, let the Christmas cake cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

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