Christmas Cake Wreath

A spicy, fruit-packed festive wreath cake soaked in whisky, baked slowly and decorated with thick icing and glacé fruit.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 438.5 kcals 5262 kcals
Carbohydrates 69.5 grams 834 grams
Fat 13.2 grams 158.4 grams
Protein 4.3 grams 51.6 grams
Cook Time
90 mins
Produces
12 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
Dairy
175
g
Butter
softened, plus extra for greasing
3
piece
Eggs
free-range
1
piece
Egg White
free-range
Fruits
100
g
Apricots
dried, chopped
175
g
150
g
100
g
Glacé Cherries
washed, dried and halved
1
piece
Orange
zest and juice
150
g
Mixed Whole Glacé Fruit
such as dates, cherries and oranges, halved or sliced, to decorate
GrainsCereals
Liquids
125
ml
Single Malt Whisky
plus extra for feeding
NutsSeeds
Vegetables
75
g
Stem Ginger
chopped

Steps

  • Combine the dried fruits, stem ginger, 100ml whisky, orange zest, and juice in a bowl and soak overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 140°C and grease a 20cm savarin tin with butter.
  • Prepare a protective paper collar for the tin and secure it with string.
  • Beat sugar and butter for 4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well between additions.
  • Fold in the flour, spices, and soaked fruit until combined.
  • Transfer the mixture to the tin and smooth the surface.
  • Bake for 1.5 hours or until a skewer comes out clean.
  • Drizzle with remaining whisky and cool in the tin for 15 minutes.
  • Whisk icing sugar, egg white, and glycerine for 4 minutes until thick.
  • Spread icing over the cold cake and decorate with glacé fruit.