This tradition comes from ancient Rome when bread was prepared with pine nuts, raisins and pomegranates, later in middle Ages honey, spices and other types of preserved fruits were added. At the beginning this cake had nothing to do with the end of the year festivities, the farmers used to prepare it during the harvest season and it was believed that this would bring good luck for the following year.
During the 18th century candied fruit consumption was only allowed in Christmas celebrations since it was considered luxurious. When low-priced sugar began to become more popular, it was the English who were in charge of taking the recipe and the tradition to the rest of the world, where establishments dedicated to the Christmas cake emerged .Enjoy the holidays to the fullest and surprise your family by preparing this delicious Christmas Cake.
Ingredeints
200 g raisins
50 g chopped walnuts
50 g sliced almonds
50 g candied fruits
120 g butter
200 g sugar
pinch of salt
3 eggs
350 g wheat flour
3 tablespoons rum
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 cup of milk
Ingredients
In a bowl, place the candied fruits, raisins, walnuts and almonds.
Bathe with rum and marinate for 30 minutes.
Beat the butter, sugar, salt, and eggs in a bowl until they are creamy.
Sift the flour together with the baking powder and add it to the bowl with the mixture.
Begin to beat and add the milk little by little.
Beat until smooth.
Preheat the oven to 180ºC and grease a baking dish.
Pour the dough into the mold and bake for 1 hour.
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