Christmas Cake
Christmas Cake — a Bakels recipe in 2 components. Uses Instant Superglaze Neutral 15 kg.

- mixing time (blending, slow speed)
- 1 min
- mixing time (second speed)
- 3 min
- mixing time (adding mixed fruit, slow speed)
- 1 min
- scaling weight per 8" tin
- 1250 g
- baking temperature
- 160 °C
- baking time
- 80 min
Ingredients
Cake
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Multimix Cake Base | 0.470 kg |
| Water | 0.110 kg |
| Oil | 0.140 kg |
| Egg | 0.200 kg |
| Glycerine | 0.010 kg |
| Ground cinnamon | 0.002 kg |
| Mixed spice | 0.002 kg |
| Caramel colour | 0.002 kg |
| Lemon/orange zest | 0.020 kg |
| Mixed fruit | 0.640 kg |
Decoration
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Glace orange slices | |
| Assorted nuts | 0.100 kg |
| Glace cherries | 0.075 kg |
| Instant Superglaze Neutral 15 kg | 0.030 kg |
Method
- Cake
Using a beater, blend all ingredients together (except the mixed fruit) for 1 minute on slow speed.
- Cake
Scrape down.
- Cake
Beat on second speed for 3 minutes.
- Cake
Add the mixed fruit and mix on slow speed for 1 minute.
- Cake
Scale at 1250 g into 8" round cake tins.
- Cake
Arrange the orange slices, cherries and mixed nuts over the top of the cake.
- Cake
Bake at 160 °C for approx. 80 minutes.
- Decoration
In a bowl, heat the Instant Superglaze.
- Decoration
Brush the entire surface with 30 g of the heated Instant Superglaze, ensuring a good covering to finish.
Bakels recipe. Quantities and method as published by the manufacturer for its customers; test the formula under your own conditions before production.