Christmas Fruit Cake Recipe

[@old.person.cooks.]

I have been a professional Baker Confectioner for the last 50 years and I have to say you are VERY GOOD at what you do. Keep up the good work.

[@KatBakingExplorer]

Thanks so much! I appreciate it!

[@sultanadacosta5]

Please also make mince tarts recipe for Christmas so I can use it for my dinner party this year☺️

[@KatBakingExplorer]

I do have a recipe for this on my website but I haven't done a video for it yet, you can find the full recipe and instructions here: thebakingexplorer.com/mince-pies/

[@dianacunningham5331]

Hi i baked this cake last week it tastes delicious & yummy but i was I was unable to slice it properly because it was breaking up maybe my measurements were wrong. I was measuring in cups your measurements were in grams so maybe that's why. But it's a very yummy cake ❤ thankyou.

[@KatBakingExplorer]

Hi, I do provide cup measurements because people ask for them, but I always encourage measuring in grams using digital scales as it is the most accurate way of baking and getting good results. I'm glad you enjoyed the flavour of the cake!

[@dianacunningham5331]

Ok thank i am making this cake again because the first one is almost finished 😅

[@KatBakingExplorer]

I love to hear that!!

[@lornafleur123]

Looking forward to making this cake tomorrow !! Ive had the fruit soaking for a few days now 😊❤😊

[@KatBakingExplorer]

Ah wonderful, I hope you enjoy it!

[@sultanadacosta5]

I’m going to try making this cake for Christmas this year but can I use orange juice instead of alcohol and what quantity can I use please help

[@KatBakingExplorer]

The same amount as the alcohol but it won't have as long a shelf life, maybe 1 week

[@kerenhumphreys43]

Hope you don't mind me saying. I made one with lemons and oranges and it lasted months. Also I have made one with cold tea which also lasted months.

[@mariateresaportus7929]

Yes orange juice is fine too..I've tried and it works

[@atxsmore]

I can’t wait to bake this cake for Christmas dinner! If you don’t mind me asking, do I need to adjust any time or temperature to use bundt cake pans? Thanks for such a nice recipe

[@KatBakingExplorer]

Sorry I've not tried to make it in a bundt pan so I can't say for sure. I imagine the bake time would be slightly less, I'd recommend keeping an eye on it and checking with a thin skewer or cocktail stick

[@dipalivernekar4230]

Fantastic recipe. Just had one question. Should only the lower rod be on, or should both rods be on while baking? I have an otg

[@KatBakingExplorer]

Thank you! I've never used an otg so I'm not sure sorry!

[@infouniteddeed4725]

Loving all your well explained videos. Keep up the good work. We appreciste uu❤❤😊😊😊😊

[@KatBakingExplorer]

Thanks so much!

[@abdulahmed-hg9cx]

Could we use apple juice instead of alcohol.

[@KatBakingExplorer]

Yes but the cake will have a much shorter shelf life and you do not need to feed it

[@Ianura]

​@KatBakingExplorer thanks for this info. I'm seriously allergic to alcohol. Your recipe looks seriously good and not so complicated so I'm gonna try it. Sans alcohol of course

[@KatBakingExplorer]

Happy to help! There's always more info and answers to common questions on my website, as I can't fit it into the videos :)

[@abdulahmed-hg9cx]

@@KatBakingExplorer okay thank you

[@sammieo5726]

Can I substitute the ground almond

[@KatBakingExplorer]

Yes you can use the same amount of flour if you want it nut free

[@TheSallyboom]

I would've added brown sugar or a tin of condensed milk for the sweet component.

[@KatBakingExplorer]

There is brown sugar in the recipe :)

[@mariateresaportus7929]

Dark brown sugar taste better

[@lisawong7094]

How much would this cake weigh

[@KatBakingExplorer]

I don't know sorry I've never weighed it

[@ShirleySpells-h1g]

I need the receipt

[@KatBakingExplorer]

It's in the video or you can find it on my website here: thebakingexplorer.com/christmas-fruit-cake/