Christmas Cake Recipe

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Christmas Cake
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Directions:

  1. You will need 8 (20cm) square cake tin greased and lined with double layer of greaseproof paper.
  2. One week before you intend to bake the cake put all the fruit and spice ingredients in a large pan. Stir well, and bring to a simmer on a very low heat. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Allow everything to cool,and pour into a large airtight container,glass or plastic.
  4. Leave in the chiller for 7 days,stirring occaisionally.
  5. When you are ready to bake the cake,pre heat the oven to 275 degrees.
  6. Put all cake ingredients in a large bowl add eggs and whisk or beat to an even blend.
  7. Now gradually fold in the fruit mixture until its evenly distributed. Spoon mixture into prepared tin.
  8. Bake in the centre of the oven for 3 hours without opening the door. Cover with 2 thicknesses of greaseproof paper and bake for another hour, or until the centre feels springy when touched.
  9. Cool for 45 minutes then put on a wire rack to finish cooling.
  10. Store in airtight box.
  11. It's best kept for a month before cutting.
  12. Decorate as takes your fancy.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1233.05 Kcal (5163 kJ)
Calories from fat 688.57 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 76.51g 118%
Cholesterol 513.68mg 171%
Sodium 145.01mg 6%
Potassium 556.37mg 12%
Total Carbs 70.53g 24%
Sugars 26.7g 107%
Dietary Fiber 2.74g 11%
Protein 60.97g 122%
Vitamin C 5.8mg 10%
Vitamin A 1.6mg 54%
Iron 5.2mg 29%
Calcium 469.7mg 47%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 451.66 Kcal (1891 kJ)
Calories from fat 252.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.02g 118%
Cholesterol 188.16mg 171%
Sodium 53.12mg 6%
Potassium 203.79mg 12%
Total Carbs 25.83g 24%
Sugars 9.78g 107%
Dietary Fiber 1g 11%
Protein 22.33g 122%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 10%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 54%
Iron 1.9mg 29%
Calcium 172mg 47%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 30.5
    Points
  • 33
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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