Delicious Festive Christmas Fruitcake Traybake
This traybake combines the flavors of brandy-soaked fruits with a soft cake, perfect for holiday gatherings and easy to serve.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 175 g mixed dry fruits (brandy-soaked)
- 175 g unsalted butter (softened) Make sure your butter is soft for a fluffy batter.
- 175 g granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 225 g all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
Decoration Ingredients
- 225 g marzipan For decoration.
- 225 g fondant For decoration.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until fluffy and pale, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the large eggs one at a time, mixing each fully before adding the next.
- Gradually fold in the all-purpose flour and baking powder until the batter is smooth.
- Gently stir in the brandy-soaked mixed dry fruits until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the batter to a prepared baking tray, spreading evenly.
Baking
- Bake in the oven for 1 hour or until a skewer comes out clean when inserted into the center.
- Let the traybake cool completely on a wire rack.
Decoration
- Roll out the marzipan and drape it over the cooled cake, smoothing out any wrinkles.
- Layer the rolled fondant over the marzipan, smoothing it down for a polished look.
Notes
Serve in squares with a sprinkle of icing sugar on top. Best paired with tea or coffee. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or refrigerate for two weeks.
