Another Kind of Christmas Cake
A few years back my husband requested a lighter fruit cake as part of the Christmas Baking. I wasn’t really sure what he meant, not being a fruit cake eater myself. Turns out what he wanted was another kind of Christmas cake where the cake isn’t quite so dark. After some hunting I found this recipe on Taste and it’s been part of the Christmas baking ever since.
It’s a fantastic alternative to a traditional cake too. Packed full of nuts and a huge variety of fruits, it is probably starting to lean towards a panforte rather than a typical cake. I find this makes it a bit less intense than some fruitcakes can be. And it’s a great last minute bake too, ready for eating just a couple of days after baking. Just what you want at this time of year!
