Decadently Rich Port and Chocolate Christmas Cake Recipe

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Decadently Rich Port and Chocolate Christmas Cake
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Ingredients
20
Count
Nutrition
922
Calories
Total time
240
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. You will also need: Brown paper- enough to wrap a double layer around the cake tin.
  2. Use a pair of scissors to cut up the prunes.
  3. Combine prunes, currants, raisins and 1 cup of the port together in a large bowl and mix well.
  4. Allow to stand for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  5. Meanwhile, spray a deep 23cm-round (9 ) cake tin with cooking oil, then line the base and sides of the tin with two layers of baking (silicone) paper- bringing the paper 5cm (2 ) above the rim of the tin.
  6. When the fruit has been soaking for two hours, preheat the oven to a slow 160C (310F).
  7. Add the orange rind, juice and treacle to the fruit mixture and stir to combine.
  8. Place the chopped chocolate, cherries and walnuts into a mixing bowl.
  9. Add the sifted flours and spices to this bowl and stir lightly to combine.
  10. Now, chop the butter into smallish pieces and transfer to a small bowl.
  11. Beat with an electric mixer until the colour of the butter changes to pale yellow.
  12. Add vanilla and beat for an extra minute.
  13. Add sugar and beat until the mixture looks light and creamy and all the sugar crystals have dissolved.
  14. (This is an important step- if the sugar crystals don't dissolve your cake will develop a crusty top).
  15. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  16. Add the butter and egg mixture to the fruit and mix well.
  17. Next, add the flour mixture to the fruit, and stir lightly with a wooden spoon until just combined.
  18. (Do not beat the mixture or the cake will be tough- a light hand ensures a good cake).
  19. Call in the family and have everyone give the cake a stir while they make a Christmas wish.
  20. Spoon the batter evenly into the cake tin.
  21. Run your hand under the tap and then use it to smooth the top of the cake.
  22. Now, wrap a double thickness of brown paper around the tin and secure it with string.
  23. Place the cake in the centre of the pre-heated 160c (310F) oven and bake for 3- 3 1/2 hours, or until a skewer, inserted into the centre of the cake, comes out clean.
  24. Remove the cake from the oven and, while still hot, pour over the extra port.
  25. Now, wrap the cake (tin and all) in a thick, clean towel.
  26. Keep wrapped for at least 24 hours, or until the cake is completely cold.
  27. Store the cake, well covered, in its tin in a cool, dry place- or in the refrigerator if it's really hot where you live.
  28. Each week before Christmas, use a skewer to poke several holes in the top of the cake and pour over a little more port- this is called'feeding' the cake.
  29. Close to Christmas, you can ice this cake with the traditional Christmas cake icing (frosting) if you wish, but it will still be spectacularly good without it.
  30. Serve small portions as this cake is very, very rich.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 921.7 Kcal (3859 kJ)
Calories from fat 340.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37.85g 58%
Cholesterol 100.76mg 34%
Sodium 522.08mg 22%
Potassium 919.61mg 20%
Total Carbs 134.94g 45%
Sugars 60.82g 243%
Dietary Fiber 10.05g 40%
Protein 11.68g 23%
Vitamin C 27.5mg 46%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 5.7mg 32%
Calcium 156.6mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 313.64 Kcal (1313 kJ)
Calories from fat 115.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.88g 58%
Cholesterol 34.29mg 34%
Sodium 177.66mg 22%
Potassium 312.93mg 20%
Total Carbs 45.92g 45%
Sugars 20.69g 243%
Dietary Fiber 3.42g 40%
Protein 3.97g 23%
Vitamin C 9.4mg 46%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 7%
Iron 1.9mg 32%
Calcium 53.3mg 16%

* 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

  • 20.8
    Points
  • 25
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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