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🎄 Christmas Bakes Recipe – Festive Treats for the Holidays

Christmas Bakes Recipe | Easy Festive Holiday Baking Ideas
Discover the best Christmas bakes recipe! From spiced cakes to festive cookies, learn how to bake delicious holiday treats with simple ingredients.

✨ Introduction

The holiday season is never complete without the warm aroma of freshly baked goodies. Christmas bakes are all about love, sharing, and creating lasting memories with family and friends. From spiced fruit cakes to buttery cookies, these festive treats are the highlight of every holiday table. In this recipe, we’ll share a simple yet delightful Christmas bakes recipe that you can prepare at home with ease.

Whether you’re looking for a centerpiece cake or quick cookies for gifting, this recipe is versatile, festive, and absolutely delicious!

🎂 Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Christmas Cake Base

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk

For the Festive Add-ins

  • 1 cup mixed dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, cherries, apricots)
  • ½ cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • Optional: 2 tbsp brandy or rum for soaking fruits

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Prepare the fruits

    • If using alcohol, soak dried fruits overnight in rum/brandy. Otherwise, rehydrate them in orange juice for 1 hour.

  2. Mix the batter

    • Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F).
    • Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
    • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
    • Stir in vanilla extract.

  3. Add dry ingredients

    • Sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg together.
    • Gradually fold into the wet mixture.

  4. Add festive touch

    • Fold in soaked dried fruits, nuts, and orange zest.
    • Add milk slowly until batter is smooth and thick.

  5. Bake

    • Grease and line a loaf tin or round cake pan.
    • Pour in the batter and smooth the top.
    • Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.

  6. Cool & decorate

    • Let the cake cool before removing from the pan.
    • Dust with powdered sugar or glaze with icing for a festive finish.

🎁 Serving Suggestions

  • Slice and serve with hot chocolate or mulled wine.
  • Decorate with candied fruits or marzipan for a traditional Christmas cake look.
  • Wrap slices in festive paper for a perfect holiday gift.

💡 Tips for Perfect Christmas Bakes

  • For richer flavor, prepare the cake a few days in advance and let it rest.
  • Use a mix of spices like ginger and cloves for extra warmth.
  • Turn this recipe into mini loaves or muffins for gifting.

🌍 Similar Recipes You May Like:

  • Christmas Fruit Cake Recipe
  • Gingerbread Cookies Recipe
  • Spiced Mince Pie Recipe
  • Stollen Bread Recipe
  • Eggnog Cheesecake Recipe


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