Traditional Wedding Cake

A magnificent three-tiered fruit cake rich with spices, dried fruits, and brandy, decorated with handmade sugar flowers and royal icing.

Estimated Nutrition
Calories
574.2
kcal / serving
57420 kcal total
Carbs
94g
per serving
9400 g total
Fat
19.4g
per serving
1940 g total
Protein
5.9g
per serving
585 g total
Cook Time
540
minutes
Serves
100
people
Dietary
Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
kg
White Sugar Paste Icing
For sugar flowers
500
g
Bronze Sugar Paste Icing
For sugar flowers
790
g
Caster Sugar
Total for three tiers
1
piece
Icing Sugar
For dusting
3.5
kg
CondimentsSauces
340
g
Apricot Jam
One jar; warmed and sieved
Dairy
790
g
Unsalted Butter
Room temperature; total for three tiers
17.5
piece
Free-Range Eggs
Total for three tiers
Fruits
790
g
Sultanas
Total for three tiers
790
g
Currants
Total for three tiers
790
g
Raisins
Total for three tiers
395
g
Candied Mixed Peel
Total for three tiers
395
g
Glacé Cherries
Roughly chopped; total for three tiers
3.5
piece
Orange
Zest only
3.5
piece
Lemon
Zest only
GrainsCereals
790
g
Plain Flour
Total for three tiers
Liquids
215
ml
Brandy
Total for three tiers
NutsSeeds
400
g
Ground Almonds
Total for three tiers
4.5
tsp
Ground Cinnamon
Total for three tiers
4.5
tsp
Mixed Spice
Total for three tiers
Other
5
m

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