Christmas Fruitcake Recipe – By Malsha – eLanka
Ingredients:
- 250 grams cherries
- 300 grams Rulang
- 500 grams sugar
- 250 grams butter
- 80 grams currants
- 250 grams raisins
- 250 grams sultanas
- 250 grams ginger dosi
- 250 grams Chow Chow
- 80 grams candied peel
- 12 eggs
- 250 grams cashews
- 1 small jar of strawberry jam
- 1/2 glass of brandy
- 1 small bottle of honey
- 2 tablespoons vanilla essence
- 2 tablespoons rose essence
- 2 tablespoons almond essence
- 1 teaspoon each of cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons grated lime peel
Instructions:
- Chop all the fruits and mix them with brandy. Place the mixture in a large container and seal it for approximately 5 days.
- In a pan, lightly fry the Rulang and combine it with butter.
- Separate egg whites and yolks. Beat the egg whites with sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Add turmeric powder to the beaten egg whites and continue to beat. Incorporate the butter and Rulang mixture.
- Add the soaked fruits to the batter and mix thoroughly.
- Stir in honey, rose essence, almond essence, vanilla, and the powdered spices.
- Mix in the strawberry jam and chopped cashews.
- Transfer the batter to a baking tray and bake at 180°C for about an hour.
Enjoy this festive Christmas fruitcake with its rich blend of flavors! 🍰❄️🌟
