Delicious Sri Lankan Christmas Cake recipe – By Malsha – eLanka Prep Time: 45 minutes | Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes | Ingredients For the fruit mix: 500g mixed dried fruits (sultanas, raisins, currants) 200g chopped candied peel (pumpkin preserve, chow chow, or pineapple) 100g glacé cherries (chopped) 100g cashew nuts (chopped) 3 tablespoons brandy or sherry 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder 1/2 teaspoon clove powder 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg powder For the cake batter: 250g unsalted butter (softened) 200g brown sugar 6 large eggs (room temperature) 2 teaspoons vanilla essence 200g semolina 1 teaspoon baking powder For the glaze (optional): 2 tablespoons apricot jam 2 tablespoons warm water Instructions Prepare the fruit mix: In a large bowl, combine the dried fruits, candied peel, glacé cherries, and cashew nuts. Sprinkle in the spices (cinnamon, clove, nutmeg) and pour in the brandy or sherry. Mix well, cover the bowl, and let it ...