Description
Indulge in the warmth of the holiday season with this delightful Rum Raisin Christmas Cake, featuring rich flavors and plump raisins for a truly festive treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup raisins, soaked in spiced rum overnight
- ½ cup spiced rum
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- A pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- Prepare Raisins: In a small bowl, soak the raisins in spiced rum for at least an hour or preferably overnight for maximum flavor.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about five minutes).
- Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until fully incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined—do not overmix!
- Fold in Raisins: Gently fold in the soaked raisins along with any remaining spiced rum from soaking them.
- Bake: Transfer the batter to prepared pans and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: - For added texture, consider incorporating chopped walnuts or pecans. - Citrus zest can brighten up the flavor profile beautifully. - Letting the cake sit overnight enhances its flavors.