Cakes

Port and Chocolate Christmas Cake

Belly Rumbles
June 18, 2018
83
bellyrumbles.com

A rich and decadent Christmas Cake. A little boozy but a lot nice. Chocolate and dried cherries are a sweet flavour surprise in this cake.

SOAKING FRUIT INGREDIENTS:
400 Grams Sultanas
400 Grams Raisins
300 Grams Dried Cherries
2.5 Cups Port
CAKE INGREDIENTS:
1/3 Cup Treacle
1 Orange ( zest and juice )
250 Grams Butter
1 Cup Dark Brown Sugar
1 Tablespoon Vanilla Bean Paste
4 Eggs
2 Cups Plain Flour ( sifted )
1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
1 Tablespoon Mixed Spice
1 Tablespoon Nutmeg
1 Tablespoon Cinnamon
200 Grams Dark Chocolate ( chopped )
Pecans and Blanched Almonds ( to decorate )
Extra Port ( for brushing )

SOAKING THE FRUIT

  1. Place sultanas, raisins and dried cherries in a large plastic container with a lid. Pour port over and mix well. Soak for a minimum of 24 hours.

MAKING THE...


See the full directions on my site
Nutritions

Calories
9200

Sodium
2496mg
104% DV

Fat
378g
582% DV

Protein
148g
296% DV

Carbs
1348g
458% DV

Fiber
157g
631% DV