Festive Christmas Fruitcake Traybake: A Holiday Delight
Indulge in the festive spirit with our Festive Christmas Fruitcake Traybake: A Holiday Delight. This enchanting dessert combines a moist cake base infused with apple juice-soaked dried fruits, topped with layers of marzipan and fondant for a beautiful finish. Perfectly portioned for sharing, this traybake is not only visually stunning but also rich in flavor, making it a centerpiece at any holiday gathering. With its simple preparation steps, even novice bakers can create this delightful treat that will impress family and friends alike. Whether it’s for a cozy family dinner or a festive party, this fruitcake traybake brings joy to every occasion!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 16 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
Scale
- 175 g dried apricots, chopped
- 3 tablespoons apple juice (plus extra for brushing)
- 175 g butter, softened
- 175 g light brown sugar
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- 175 g plain flour
- 225 g raisins
- 225 g currants
- 225 g cherries, halved
- 1 tablespoon apricot jam, warmed
- 500 g marzipan
- 500 g ready-to-roll fondant
- 30 ml apple juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F) and prepare a baking tray by greasing and lining it with parchment paper.
- Soak chopped dried fruits (apricots, raisins, currants, cherries) in apple juice for 10 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter and light brown sugar until fluffy. Gradually add beaten eggs and mix well.
- Fold in sifted plain flour and soaked fruit mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared tray and bake for about 1 hour or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before brushing with warmed apricot jam and covering with marzipan followed by fondant.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg