DECADENTLY RICH PORT AND CHOCOLATE CHRISTMAS CAKE
This is the richest, heaviest, moistest, most alcoholic Christmas cake you're likely to find anywhere! It's from Australia's "Better Homes and Gardens" magazine (December 2002). The tablespoon measurements for the spices are correct - this cake is so flavoursome it can take this quantity of spice.
Provided by Kookaburra
Categories Dessert
Time 4h
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- You will also need: Brown paper- enough to wrap a double layer around the cake tin.
- Use a pair of scissors to cut up the prunes.
- Combine prunes, currants, raisins and 1 cup of the port together in a large bowl and mix well.
- Allow to stand for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, spray a deep 23cm-round (9") cake tin with cooking oil, then line the base and sides of the tin with two layers of baking (silicone) paper- bringing the paper 5cm (2") above the rim of the tin.
- When the fruit has been soaking for two hours, preheat the oven to a slow 160C (310F).
- Add the orange rind, juice and treacle to the fruit mixture and stir to combine.
- Place the chopped chocolate, cherries and walnuts into a mixing bowl.
- Add the sifted flours and spices to this bowl and stir lightly to combine.
- Now, chop the butter into smallish pieces and transfer to a small bowl.
- Beat with an electric mixer until the colour of the butter changes to pale yellow.
- Add vanilla and beat for an extra minute.
- Add sugar and beat until the mixture looks light and creamy and all the sugar crystals have dissolved.
- (This is an important step- if the sugar crystals don't dissolve your cake will develop a crusty top).
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add the butter and egg mixture to the fruit and mix well.
- Next, add the flour mixture to the fruit, and stir lightly with a wooden spoon until just combined.
- (Do not beat the mixture or the cake will be tough- a light hand ensures a good cake).
- Call in the family and have everyone give the cake a stir while they make a Christmas wish.
- Spoon the batter evenly into the cake tin.
- Run your hand under the tap and then use it to smooth the top of the cake.
- Now, wrap a double thickness of brown paper around the tin and secure it with string.
- Place the cake in the centre of the pre-heated 160c (310F) oven and bake for 3- 3 1/2 hours, or until a skewer, inserted into the centre of the cake, comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and, while still hot, pour over the extra port.
- Now, wrap the cake (tin and all) in a thick, clean towel.
- Keep wrapped for at least 24 hours, or until the cake is completely cold.
- Store the cake, well covered, in its tin in a cool, dry place- or in the refrigerator if it's really hot where you live.
- Each week before Christmas, use a skewer to poke several holes in the top of the cake and pour over a little more port- this is called'feeding' the cake.
- Close to Christmas, you can ice this cake with the traditional Christmas cake icing (frosting) if you wish, but it will still be spectacularly good without it.
- Serve small portions as this cake is very, very rich.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 844.9, Fat 32.6, SaturatedFat 14, Cholesterol 106.5, Sodium 277.5, Carbohydrate 132.9, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 93.5, Protein 10.7
CHRISTMAS CAKE
Christmas Cake is one of the traditional joys of the holiday season - but it also fills the producer with terror - in case it isn't perfect. This is the antidote, and is exactly what you need for Christmas - a laugh!
Provided by Phyllis Elias
Categories Dessert
Time 5h
Yield 1 cake, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sample the Vodka to check quality.
- Take a large bowl, check the Vodka again.
- to be sure it is of the highest quality, pour one level cup and drink.
- Repeat.
- Turn on the electric mixer.
- Beat one cup of butter in a large fluffy bowl.
- Add one teaspoon sugar.
- Beat again.
- At this point it is best to make sure that the Vodka is shtill OK.
- try another cup-- just in case.
- Turn off the mixerer.
- Break 2 leggs and add to the bowl and chuck in a cup of dried fruit.
- Pick fruit up off floor.
- Mix on the turner.
- If the dried fruit gets stuck in the beaterers, pry it loose with a drewscriver.
- Sample the Vodka to check for tonsisticity.
- Next sift two cups of salt.
- Or something.
- Who giveshz a whip.
- Check the Vodka.
- Now shift the lemon juice and strain your nuts.
- Add one table.
- Add a spoon of sugar, or somefink.
- Whatever you can find.
- Greash the oven.
- Turn the cake tin 360 degrees and try not to fall over.
- Don't forget to beat off the turner.
- Finally throw the bowl through the window, finish the Vodka and kick the cat.
- Cherry Mistmas!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1553, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 211.5, Sodium 1011.4, Carbohydrate 172.4, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 103.3, Protein 8.9
MOIST AND RICH HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE CAKE!
The is the moistest and richest homemade chocolate cake recipe I have ever tried! I used this recipe when I baked my own wedding cake. Since my wedding, I continue to make this delicious chocolate cake. I like to frost it with a simple buttercream and use cherries for a garnish, or make cupcakes for my husband's lunch. If you are tired of making dry textured homemade cakes, give this recipe a try!
Provided by Kibbie
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Set oven to 350 degrees.
- Cut parchment paper circles to fit three 9 inch cake pans, or 2 larger cake pans (depending on the size and style of cake you want to create).
- Alternatively, this recipe will make about 3 1/2 dozen cupcakes, using muffins tins lined with cupcake papers.
- Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Set aside.
- Whisk the cocoa and coffee together until smooth (no lumps).
- Set aside.
- In a large mixer bowl, cream butter (about 1 minute), add oil, beat for one minute.
- Add sugars, beat for 10 minutes.
- Add eggs, beat 5 minutes.
- Add vanilla, beat until blended.
- Alternately add coffee and cocoa mixture and dry ingredients into butter mixture, mixing after each addition, making sure to scrape the sides of the bowl often.
- Pour into prepared pans.
- Bake for about 25 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- If making cupcakes, bake for about 20 minutes.
- Spread frosting over layers, and frost entire cake.
- Another delicious idea is to melt jam until it's syrup consistency (if using raspberry jam, make sure you strain it!) and brush the tops of the layers with the melted jam before frosting them.
CHOCOLATE CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION CAKE
This stunning cake will be the center of attention at any Christmas gathering. Three layers of perfectly moist chocolate cake are filled with fluffy white frosting (with a secret ingredient!) and sparkling sugared cranberries. Only you'll know how easy it is to make!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 4h40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In 1-quart saucepan, mix 3/4 cup of the granulated sugar and 3/4 cup water. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; cool 5 minutes. In small bowl, place cranberries. Pour syrup over berries; stir to blend. Refrigerate, uncovered, 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Remove berries from refrigerator and drain; discard liquid. In small bowl, place remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Working with a few berries at a time, roll one by one in the sugar to completely coat. Place on waxed paper-lined cookie sheet. Let stand at room temperature about 1 hour or until dry. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Spray bottoms and sides of three 8-inch round cake pans with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, beat Cake ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour 1 2/3 cups of the batter in each pan.
- Bake 20 to 24 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- In large bowl, beat marshmallow creme, softened butter, vanilla and 1 tablespoon of the milk with electric mixer on medium speed until blended. Beat in powdered sugar until fluffy. If necessary, beat in more milk, a few drops at a time, until spreading consistency.
- Place one cake layer on serving plate. Spread 3/4 cup frosting on top; top with second cake layer. Spread 3/4 cup frosting on top; top with third cake layer. Frost sides with a thin layer of frosting so sides are covered but cake still shows through. Spread remaining frosting on top.
- Place sugared cranberries around base of cake, and press in slightly to adhere to frosting. Place remaining cranberries on top, mounding in center of cake; garnish with sprigs of rosemary. Loosely cover and refrigerate any remaining cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 690, Carbohydrate 100 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 6, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 620 mg, Sugar 76 g, TransFat 1 g
LAST-MINUTE CHRISTMAS CAKE
Every year I tell my family I'm going to buy a Christmas cake and every year they twist my arm up my back and I end up making this last-minute Christmas cake. I find it a little crumbly but with trad. decoration it can look great and it tastes just fine.....
Provided by Monkey Face
Categories Dessert
Time 3h
Yield 12-14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Put the mixed dried fruit, sultanas, rind and juice and treacle into a saucepan with the port and bring to the boil.
- Remove from the heat, cover and leave to get cold.
- Meanwhile, set the oven to 150C/300/gas mark 2 and line a 20cm/8 inch square tin or four 10cm/4 inch round tins with greaseproof paper.
- Sift the flours with the spices on to a plate.
- Cream the butter and sugar until very light, then alternately beat in the fruit, eggs and flour.
- Finally stir in the cherries and almonds.
- Spoon the mixture into the tins or tins, hollowing out the centre very slightly so that the surface will be flat.
- Bake the large cake for 2-3 hours and the small ones for 1 1/2 -1 3/4 hours, or until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Leave to cool in the tin(s).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 651.3, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 110.6, Sodium 169.4, Carbohydrate 119.6, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 60.6, Protein 8
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