IRISH CHRISTMAS CAKE. A DARINA ALLEN RECIPE

IRISH CHRISTMAS CAKE. A DARINA ALLEN RECIPE IN TODAYS VIDEO ON THE BIG OGGIE BAKEHOUSE KELLY BAKES OURT CHRISTMAS CAKE FOR THIS YEAR. AND AS WE BOTH ONCE LIVED IN IRELAND LET'S GO IRISH. USING A RECIPE FROM THE DARINA ALLEN TRADITIONAL IRISH COOKBOOK INGREDIENTS... 110g (4oz) real glacé cherries 50g (2oz) whole almonds 350g (12oz) best-quality sultanas 350g (12oz) best-quality currants 350g (12oz) best-quality raisins 110g (4oz) homemade candied peel 50g (2oz) ground almonds Zest of 1 organic unwaxed lemon Zest of 1 organic unwaxed orange 60ml (21/2 fl oz) Irish whiskey 225g (8oz) butter 225g (8oz) pale, soft-brown sugar or golden caster sugar 6 free range eggs 275g (10oz) flour 1 tsp mixed spice 1 large or 2 small Bramley seedling apples, grated WE ALSO SUGGEST SINCE MAKING THIS RECIPE TO COVER THE TOP OF THE CAKE WITH FOIL OR BROWN PAPER WHILST COOKING TO PROTECT THE TOP FROM DIRECT HEAT.... OVEN TEMPS ARE AS FOLLOWS 1ST HOUR 160° C NORMAL OVEN 140° C FAN OVEN GAS MARK 3 THEN REDUCE THE HEAT AND COOK FOR A FURTHER 2 AND A HALF HOURS AT 150° C NORMAL OVEN 130° C FAN OVEN GAS MARK 2 THANK YOU FOR WATCHING US HERE AT THE BIG OGGIE BAKEHOUSE. We are just everyday real life foodies, NOT professionals. We love home cooking and baking and feel that food should be fun, whether its creating new recipes, trying out old family favourites, going out for meals with friends, or just having family meals at home. We also love travelling and an essential part of the travelling experience is trying out local food and drinks, ad experiencing the hospitality of people around the world, sharing their passion for food. Here at The Big Oggie Bakehouse we want to inspire you, to entertain you and inform you, maybe sometimes even surprise you. So pull up a chair, grab a drink and relax, because you are part of our growing foodie community.