Decorated Christmas Cake Recipe

Decorated Christmas Cake Recipe
Ingredients
  • 450 gram (1 pounds) fondant icing

  • 275 gram (10 ounce) butter, softened

  • 225 gram (8 ounce) soft brown sugar

  • 6 medium eggs, beaten

  • 275 gram (10 ounce) plain flour, sifted

  • 2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg

  • 2 teaspoon Ground Ginger

  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon

  • 1 teaspoon Mixed Spice

  • 100 gram (4 ounce) ground almonds

  • 350 gram (12 ounce) currants

  • 350 gram (12 ounce) raisins

  • 350 gram (12 ounce) sultanas

  • 175 gram (6 ounce) cherries, chopped

  • 175 gram (6 ounce) mixed peel, chopped

  • 50 gram (2 ounce) almonds, roughly chopped

  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon

  • 2 tablespoons brandy

  • 2 tablespoons apricot jam

  • 450 gram (1 pounds) marzipan