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3 Ingredient Christmas Cake

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
​Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for ingredient quantities and the full detailed method!
If you don't believe that you can make the most AMAZING, easy Christmas cake recipe using just 3 ingredients, try this, and I promise you'll change your mind! All you need is:
  • mixed dried fruit (see below for details)
  • iced coffee (or a liquid substitute - see below for substitutions)
  • self-raising flour - or make your own using plain (all-purpose flour), baking powder and salt
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
​To make this easy Christmas fruit cake, you will need:
  • large mixing bowl
  • spoon
  • 23cm (9-inch) round cake tin with the sides of the tin lined with greaseproof paper
  • oven
STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1 – Prepare The Fruit
This cake requires the fruit to be soaked overnight, so it cannot be prepared at the last minute!
But the depth of flavour and the moistness of the cake is SO worth the extra soaking time.
Start prepping this three-ingredient Christmas cake mixture one day before baking. Mix the dried fruit and iced coffee (or liquid substitute) in a large bowl or container and refrigerate overnight.
This allows the dried fruit to soak up the liquid and become plump... which then results in a beautiful and moist fruit cake when baked.
Step 2 – Mix The Flour and Fruit
​On the day of baking, mix through the self-raising flour and pour the cake batter into the prepared tin. ​
Step 3 – Bake The Cake
Bake for approximately 1 hour or until the cake feels firm in the middle and a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out with a few moist crumbs on it.
Iced Coffee Substitutes
For this recipe, I like to use store-bought creamy iced coffee that is slightly sweetened. You can use many different brands of iced coffee, including Big M, Farmers Union, Dare, Ice Break, Starbucks, etc. 
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​​Please note that for the best results, I recommend using creamy iced coffee (not black iced coffee).
Or substitute the iced coffee for:
  • orange juice, apple juice or pineapple juice
  • black tea
  • coffee
  • chocolate milk
Adding Alcohol To Christmas Fruit Cake
​If you'd like to add alcohol to your fruit cake recipe, here are the types that work best: Simply substitute 100ml of your chosen liquid (e.g., iced coffee or juice) with 100ml of your chosen alcohol.

​Storing & Serving Fruit Cake
This fruit cake can be stored in a cool place for up to one month. To store, simply wrap it in foil or place it in an airtight container at room temperature.
Serve at room temperature or warm it up and serve with a drizzle of cream or custard (brandy custard is delicious, too).
BAKING YOUR FRUITCAKE
Temperature
Cook our famous 3-Ingredient Christmas Cake at 160 degrees Celsius fan-forced (320 degrees Fahrenheit). If using a conventional oven (not fan-forced), increase the temperature to 175 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).
​Time
We recommend cooking this cake for approximately 1 hour. However, as ovens vary, you might need to increase the cooking time by up to 30 minutes or even longer.
Testing If The Cake Is Cooked
The cake is cooked if the middle is firm to the touch, and a skewer inserted into the middle comes out with a few moist crumbs.
What To Do If The Cake Is Browning Too Much
If your cake browns too quickly, simply place a sheet of foil loosely over the top and continue baking.

Recipe courtesy of Bake Play Smile. 

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