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Christmas Cake with Pecan Marzipan and Brandy Butter Icing

A rich fruit cake topped with homemade pecan marzipan and brandy butter icing, perfect for festive celebrations.

VegetarianDessertChristmasFruit CakePecans
Estimated Nutrition
Calories
937.7
kcal / serving
11252.4 kcal total
Carbs
148.5g
per serving
1782.1 g total
Fat
35.5g
per serving
425.5 g total
Protein
9.9g
per serving
118.2 g total
Cook Time
150
minutes
Serves
12
people
Dietary
Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
80
g
Golden Syrup
80
g
Black Treacle
250
g
Dark Brown Sugar
1
tsp
Orange Extract
1
tsp
Lemon Extract
0.5
tsp
Bicarbonate Soda
100
g
Icing Sugar
for marzipan
125
g
Soft Brown Sugar
2
tsp
Liquid Glucose
1
tsp
Glycerine
2
tsp
Vanilla Extract
300
g
Icing Sugar
for frosting
CondimentsSauces
2
tbsp
Apricot Jam
boiled and sieved
Dairy
200
ml
Double Cream
250
g
Unsalted Butter
cut into pieces
6
piece
Egg
medium free-range
3
piece
Egg Yolk
free-range
50
g
Butter
for frosting
25
ml
Double Cream
for frosting
Fruits
350
g
Currants
350
g
Raisin
350
g
Prune
chopped and pitted
350
g
Glacé Cherries
GrainsCereals
500
g
Strong White Flour
Liquids
1
piece
Brandy
for feeding the cake
25
ml
Brandy
for frosting
NutsSeeds
15
g
Mixed Spice
200
g
Pecan
finely ground
1
tsp
Cinnamon
ground
Other
50
g
Honey

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