https://www.copymethat.com/r/yNwk8ZZyq/mary-berrys-classic-christmas-cake/
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2024-05-17 09:37:43
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Ingredients
- subheading: For the cake:
- 175g/6oz raisins
- 350g/12oz natural glacé cherries, halved, rinsed, and thoroughly dried
- 500g/1lb 2oz currants
- 350g/12oz sultanas
- 150ml/¼pt brandy or sherry, plus extra for feeding
- 2 oranges, zest only
- 250g/9oz butter, softened
- 250g/9oz light or dark muscovado sugar
- 4 large free-range eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tbsp black treacle
- 75g/3oz blanched almonds, chopped
- 275g/10oz plain flour
- 1½ tsp mixed spice
- subheading: For the covering:
- about 3 tbsp apricot jam, warmed and sieved
- icing sugar
- 675g/1lb 8oz marzipan
- subheading: For the royal icing:
- 3 free-range eggs, whites only
- 675g/1½lb icing sugar, sifted
- 3 tsp lemon juice
- 1½ tsp glycerine
Steps
Directions at bbc.co.uk
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