Irish Christmas Cake is a traditional Irish cake, best eaten at Christmas time. It’s one of those pastries for which almost every Irish family has its own special recipe, handed down for generations. Prepared weeks in advance, before Christmas, this cake is a much-anticipated dessert for gourmets! We tell you all about this Irish cake!
Irish Christmas Cake – © magone
Irish Christmas Cake is a simple but delicious cake made with soft fruit, candied fruit and spices, all soaked in brandy.
Although there is no official recipe, the Irish agree that the essential component of the cake is candied cherries. The latter cut them into small pieces, macerate them in alcohol, then add them to their pasta before baking.
Topped with a sugar glaze, candied cherries, almonds and walnuts, the result is absolutely delicious, ideal to round off a Christmas meal!
Tradition has it that children make a wish while mixing the ingredients: their wishes will come true within the year! (Warning: the cake contains alcohol and is not recommended for minors).
Whatever the case, this cake is a tribute to Irish savoir-faire and conviviality. A dish to try, preferably at a local’s house: when it’s homemade, it’s always better!
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