Christmas Cake with Smoked Fruits & Nuts
This cake has a subtle smokiness which gives a delicious twist. For a more intense, smokiness, increase the time to 1 hour
TIP: Omit smoking the fruits and nuts and let the fruits and nuts soak in the brandy for 1 hour
- Contains Nuts
- Contains Eggs
- Contains Wheat
- Contains Dairy
Prepared with
Ingredients
- 24oz luxury mixed dried fruits
- 5oz halved glacé cherries
- 2oz chopped nuts
- Zest of 1 large orange, finely grated
- 7fl. oz brandy
- 7oz butter, softened, plus extra for greasing
- 7oz soft light brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 10oz plain flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp mixed spice
Instructions
Step 1
Install the Accessory Frame in the bottom level of the unit, then place the Pro-Heat Tray on top. Turn dial to select BAKE. Press WOODFIRE FLAVOUR. Set temperature to 145⁰C and set time to 30 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin preheating (IGN and preheating will take approx. 9 minutes)
Step 2
In a large ovenproof bowl, combine the fruit, cherries, nuts, orange zest and brandy
Step 3
When unit is preheated and ADD FOOD and PRS STRT is displayed, open door and place ovenproof bowl on top of the tray. Close door and select START/STOP to begin cooking.
Step 4
While the fruits and nuts cook, grease and double line a Ninja Multi-purpose tin or a 23cm round cake tin
Step 5
When cooking is complete, open door and remove fruit. Leave to cool slightly
Step 6
In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until pale and light in colour. Add the eggs one at a time with 1 tablespoon of flour and beat until well combined. Sieve the remaining flour, baking powder and spice into bowl. Fold the smoked fruit and liquid into the cake batter. Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin and using the back of the spoon, smooth and level the cake top
Step 7
Turn dial to select BAKE, set temperature to 150⁰C and set time to 2 hours. Select START/STOP to begin preheating (preheating will take approx. 4 minutes)
Step 8
When unit is preheated and ADD FOOD and PRS STRT is displayed, open the door and place the tin on the tray. Close door and select START/STOP to begin baking
Step 9
When cooking is complete, open door and test if cake is fully cooked by inserting a cocktail stick into the centre of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is cooked, if not cook for another 15 minutes or until cooked through. Leave cake in tin for 45 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool. Decorate if desired