SHERRY & ALMOND CHRISTMAS CAKE
Packed with almonds, both ground and whole, and fed with raisiny PX sherry, this is intensely fruity - but not overly rich
Provided by Jane Hornby
Time 3h30m
Yield Cuts into 12 slices
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix the fruit, zest, juice and sherry, and leave overnight to soak. Next day, heat oven to 160C/fan 140C/gas 3. Butter and double-line a deep, 20cm round cake tin. Wrap the outside with brown paper or newspaper and secure with string, as this will protect the sides from overcooking.
- Beat the butter, sugar and vanilla seeds together until pale and creamy. Mix the flour, ground almonds and mixed spice together, then tip into the butter mix with the eggs. Beat until combined and smooth. Stir in the whole almonds, fruit and any leftover juices, turn into the tin, then smooth the top and make a dip in the middle. Bake for 1½ hrs.
- Turn down the oven to 140C/fan 130C/ gas 2, then bake for 1½ hrs more until dark on the top and a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean, or with a few damp crumbs clinging to it. Once cool enough to handle, turn onto a cooling rack and peel away the lining paper. Cool completely.
- Keep the cake well wrapped, then feed once a fortnight with 1-2 tbsp sherry. Poke holes into the cake with a skewer and slowly spoon over the sherry. If you don't have time to do this, this cake is delicious freshly made, and can be covered and decorated as soon as it has completely cooled down.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1079 calories, Fat 54 grams fat, SaturatedFat 15 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 137 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 126 grams sugar, Protein 19 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium
ALMOND SHERRY CHRISTMAS TRIFLE
Provided by Melissa Roberts
Categories Milk/Cream Food Processor Dessert Bake Christmas Almond Sherry Family Reunion Chill Christmas Eve Party Potluck Gourmet
Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Make cake layers:
- Preheat oven to 350°F with racks in upper and lower thirds. Butter sheet pans, then line bottoms with parchment paper and butter parchment. Dust with flour, knocking out excess.
- Break up almond paste with your fingers into a food processor. Pulse until coarsely ground, then add 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup flour, and 1/4 teaspoon salt and process until very finely ground.
- Transfer mixture to a large bowl and whisk in yolks, milk, and extracts.
- Beat egg whites with a pinch of salt in a bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until they hold soft peaks. With mixer at low speed, add remaining 1/2 cup sugar in a slow stream. Beat at medium-high speed until whites hold stiff, glossy peaks. Fold one third of whites into batter to lighten, then fold in remaining whites gently but thoroughly. Fold in remaining 3/4 cup flour.
- Divide batter between pans, spreading evenly, and rap pans against counter a couple of times to release any air bubbles. Bake cakes, switching position halfway through, until pale golden and springy to the touch, 16 to 18 minutes. Cool in pans until warm. Invert onto racks lined with parchment. Carefully peel off parchment from tops and cool completely.
- While cake layers cool, pulse preserves in cleaned food processor until smooth.
- Assemble trifle:
- Trim 1/2 inch from edges of 1 cake layer with a serrated knife to make a 14-by 9-inch rectangle, reserving trimmings; with short end nearest you, halve cake lengthwise. Brush top with some of syrup, then spread 1/4 cup preserves over each piece, leaving a 1-inch border all around. Beginning with a short end, roll up each piece tightly to form a log. Repeat with remaining cake layer. (You will have 4 logs total.)
- Spoon 1 cup custard into bottom of trifle dish.
- Cut 1 log into 5 rounds with serrated knife, then halve each round. Brush generously with syrup all over. Stand half-moons, curved sides up, around edge of trifle dish (at bottom), arranging them snugly and pressing against side to help them adhere. Tear reserved trimmings into pieces, then dip in syrup and arrange over custard in center of dish.
- Cut and brush remaining logs in same manner, arranging slices, curved sides down, against side of trifle dish above first layer (there may be some left over).
- Add remaining custard. Brush any remaining cake slices with syrup and arrange in center over custard.
- Chill trifle, covered, at least 8 hours.
- Make praline almonds:
- Have ready an unoiled sheet of parchment paper or lightly oiled foil.
- Heat almonds in a dry small heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until almonds are hot but not colored. Add confectioners sugar and cook, stirring and tossing, until almonds are lightly toasted and sugar glaze is caramelized, 2 to 3 minutes (not all sugar on almonds will melt completely). Immediately transfer to parchment, spreading in 1 layer. Cool completely.
- Make topping just before serving:
- Beat cream with Sherry and sugar until it just holds soft peaks. Spoon over top of trifle and sprinkle with praline almonds.
ALMOND SHERRY BUNDT CAKE
Easy, yet really elegant and so tasty. This has got to be one of the most wonderful cakes I have ever eaten. I got this recipe from a Christian Brothers & Blue Diamond Almond ad in a magazine back in the late 70's. It is still a favorite and people always ask for the recipe.
Provided by Simply Chris
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Grease and flour a 10 inch bundt pan.
- In large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, sherry, oil, pudding mix and nutmeg.
- Mix at low speed for 1 minute, scraping bowl as necessary.
- Mix at medium speed 3 minutes, again scraping bowl as necessary.
- (Or beat by hand about 5 minutes.).
- Pour half the batter into bundt pan.
- In a medium bowl mix first 4 streusel filling ingredients until crumbly.
- Sprinkle evenly over batter in bundt pan.
- Pour in remaining cake batter.
- Bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes.
- Cool on wire rack 15 minutes.
- Unmold from pan and cool completly on rack.
- To make the glaze, mix together the sugar, butter and sherry.
- Add hot water slowly until desired consistency.
- Brush completely cooled cake with sherry glaze and garnish with almond slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 762.4, Fat 40.7, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 110.9, Sodium 628.1, Carbohydrate 89.3, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 65.1, Protein 8.1
CHERRY-ALMOND FRUITCAKE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Grease an 8 x 4-inch loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment or wax paper.
- Place the raisins and sherry in a small saucepan and heat gently for 5 minutes so the raisins will absorb the sherry. Remove from the heat and stir in the cherries and 3 tablespoons of the ground almonds. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg yolks and almond extract, and stir in the remaining ground almonds. Fold in the raisins and cherries.
- Beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks and fold gently into the cherry batter with a large metal spoon.
- Pour into the prepared pan and bake for about 1 hour, or until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean. Cool in the loaf pan. If desired, turn the cooled cake over, poke a few holes in the bottom, and drizzle it with a few tablespoons of sweet sherry. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
ALMOND BIRTHDAY CAKE WITH SHERRY-LEMON BUTTERCREAM
This is a layer cake with sophisticated flavors, fit for a grown-up's birthday celebration but sure to be devoured by party guests of all ages. The cake itself is made with finely ground almonds, sour cream and a touch of lemon zest. The frosting is buttercream with cinnamon for spice and yet more zest. When you're making the frosting, be sure to let the egg white mixture cool before adding the butter; the butter should not melt when it meets the whites, which would make for a greasy frosting. What you want is for the buttercream to be smooth and fluffy, an invitation to slice into the cake and take that first heavenly bite.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease two 8-inch by 2-inch-deep round cake pans and line bottoms with parchment or waxed paper. In a bowl, beat together the eggs, 1/4 cup sour cream, vanilla and lemon zest.
- In bowl of an electric mixer, whisk together the cake flour, ground almonds, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Beat in butter and remaining 3/4 cup sour cream until light and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. Slowly beat in the egg mixture until fully combined.
- Scrape batter into prepared pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center of a cake layer comes out clean. Let cake layers cool in pans on wire racks for 15 minutes, then invert onto racks and peel off paper. Let cool completely on racks.
- While cakes cool, make frosting: In a heatproof bowl suspended over a pan of simmering water (or use a double boiler), whisk egg whites, sugar and salt until sugar is completely melted (130 to 140 degrees on a candy thermometer), 3 to 4 minutes. Remove egg whites from heat; beat mixture with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until completely cooled and thickened, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Beat in the butter, a little at a time, until frosting is smooth and fluffy. Beat in the sherry, lemon zest and cinnamon.
- To frost cake, place 1 layer on a cake plate, rounded side down, trimming if necessary so it lies flat. Spread with a third of the frosting, top with second layer and frost remainder of cake.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1066, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 99 grams, Fat 71 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 42 grams, Sodium 493 milligrams, Sugar 64 grams, TransFat 2 grams
CHERRY ANGEL FOOD CAKE
The traditional angel food cake with a new twist - cherries!
Provided by Traci Poole
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Cherry Dessert Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Make sure your 10 inch tube pan is clean and dry. Sift flour three times and set aside.
- In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites with salt and cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Blend in vanilla and almond extract. Fold the flour into the whites until no streaks remain. Pour half of the batter into pan. Sprinkle with half of the cherries. Fill pan with remaining batter and top with remaining cherries.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes. Invert pan and allow to hang until cake cools.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.2 g, Sodium 82.5 mg, Sugar 21 g
FRUITCAKE WITH SHERRY
This is the nicest fruit cake ever!! Incredibly moist and light. Does not need icing. I was given a few pieces in a Xmas gift and it was so addictive I asked for the recipe.
Provided by Kiwi Kathy
Categories Breads
Time 2h30m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring first 7 ingredients to boil and boil for 3 minutes.
- Let cool or can be left till next day.
- Add 2 beaten eggs, the essences, sherry, flour and baking powder.
- Stir till combined and pour into a prepared 20cm cake tin.
- Bake at 140 degrees Centigrade for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
- Remove from tin and store in cake container for at least 3 days before cutting. It gets more moist the longer it is left.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.1, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 45.2, Sodium 159.4, Carbohydrate 49.9, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 23.3, Protein 3.2
CHRISTMAS CAKE
While brandy is the traditional partner for fruit cake, you could also try using a dessert sherry such as Pedro Ximénez. It's an intensely sweet, dark sherry made from the Spanish grape variety of the same name. Perfect in festive cakes, puddings and custards, you can find it in liquor stores.
Provided by Donna Hay
Categories HarperCollins Christmas Cake Dessert Winter Raisin Currant Date Almond Cinnamon Bake Soy Free Peanut Free Butter
Yield 16-24 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place both raisins, currants, dates and almonds in a large bowl. Add the brandy, mix to combine and cover with plastic wrap. Allow to soak in a cool dark place overnight, mixing occasionally.
- Preheat oven to 140°C (275°F). Line a 20cm (8-inch) square cake tin with 2 layers of non-stick baking paper. Place the butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer and beat on medium speed for 8 minutes or until pale and creamy. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Set aside.
- Add the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and allspice to the soaked fruit and mix well, ensuring the fruit is evenly coated with flour. Add the butter mixture and stir until well combined. Spoon into the tin and smooth the top. Bake for 2 hours or until cooked when tested with a skewer.
- Spoon over the extra brandy while the cake is still warm. Allow to cool completely in the tin, before turning out onto a cake stand or plate to serve.
- Keep this cake in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 2 months.
SHERRY'S CHOCOLATE CAKE
This recipe was tried and was a success and can be used for variations
Provided by Shariffa Ali
Categories Desserts Cakes Chocolate Cake Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch pan. Sift together the flour, cocoa and baking powder. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.6 calories, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 63.6 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 328.3 mg, Sugar 34.7 g
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