Festive Christmas Cake Traybake: Your New Holiday Favorite!

The Festive Christmas Cake Traybake is a quick, customizable dessert filled with mixed dried fruits and spices, perfect for holiday gatherings.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 1

Servings: 12 slices

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: Holiday

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cake

200 g Butter Room temperature
200 g Sugar
3 units Eggs Room temperature
300 g All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour optional
1 tsp Baking Powder Check for freshness
2 tsp Spices (Cinnamon, Nutmeg) Other spices like ginger can be added
200 g Mixed Dried Fruits Substitute with candied fruits if preferred

For Decoration

100 g Icing Sugar Optional

Equipment

Mixing bowl
electric mixer
Baking tray (9x13 inch)
parchment paper
Spatula

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare a 9x13 inch baking tray.
Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Incorporate the eggs one at a time until fully mixed.
Mix the flour, baking powder, and spices in a separate bowl.
Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture carefully.
Fold in the mixed dried fruits until evenly distributed.
Pour into the prepared tray and bake for 30 minutes or until done.
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Dust with icing sugar before serving for a festive touch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or in the fridge for up to 10 days. Can be frozen for up to three months.

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