Cathedral Christmas Cake Recipe

March 27, 2023 Post a Comment

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Are you looking for an impressive and delicious dessert to wow your family and friends this Christmas? Look no further than this delicious Cathedral Christmas Cake recipe! This impressive layered cake is the perfect addition to any holiday gathering. This recipe requires some patience and time, but the end result is well worth the effort.

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups sugar
1 cup butter, softened
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup chopped almonds
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup chopped apricots
1/2 cup chopped figs
1/2 cup candied cherries
2 tablespoons brandy
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch cake pan.

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the milk. Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with cocoa powder, pecans, almonds, and walnuts. Sprinkle with dried cranberries, dates, apricots, figs, and cherries. Drizzle with brandy. Spread remaining batter over the top. Drizzle melted butter over the top of the cake.

Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.

To make the frosting, cream together the butter and confectioners’ sugar. Gradually add the heavy cream until desired consistency is reached. Spread over cooled cake.

Nutrition

This Cathedral Christmas Cake recipe yields 16 servings. Each serving contains 585 calories, 28 grams of fat, 76 grams of carbohydrates, and 4 grams of protein.

This cake is a rich and decadent dessert, perfect for the holiday season. It’s sure to be a hit at any gathering, and is sure to become a beloved family tradition. Enjoy!