Festive Cherry Cake Recipe: The Perfect Christmas Treat

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup butter
• 2 eggs eggs
• 0.5 cup orange juice
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 12 ounces golden raisins
• 8 ounces halved glace cherries

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan thoroughly and line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Incorporate the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully mixed in before adding the next. Stir in the orange juice until the batter is smooth.
3. Sift together the flour and baking powder. Set aside 1/3 cup of the flour mixture and use it to coat the raisins and cherries; this helps them stay evenly distributed throughout the cake. Gently fold the remaining flour mixture into the batter until just combined. Then, fold in the floured raisins and cherries.
4. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes. Let the cake cool completely before wrapping it tightly in plastic wrap or foil. Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days to allow the flavors to meld and intensify.

Nutrition

• Calories: 390 kcal
• Fat Content: 17 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 37 g
• Sodium Content: 178 mg
• Protein Content: 5 g
• Cholesterol Content: 72 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 59 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g