Christmas Nut Cake
This festive loaf is densely packed with whole nuts, dates, and jewel-toned candied cherries, held together by just enough lightly sweet batter. Slowly baked for tidy slices and a toasty, candy-like edge, Christmas Nut Cake shines on holiday tables, gift boxes, or a dessert spread with coffee or tea.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves24
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Line two 5x9-inch loaf pans with greased parchment paper.
- 2
Combine almonds, Brazil nuts, walnuts, pecans, dates, and red and green cherries; mix well.
- 3
Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together. Add to the nut mixture and mix well.
- 4
Beat the eggs and vanilla, then add to the nut and flour mixture and mix well.
- 5
Press into 2 lined loaf pans and bake for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Let stand for 5 minutes, then remove from the pans. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Calories 576.37 kcal High
- Protein 13.26 g Good Source
- Carbs 48.71 g Moderate
- Total Fat 40.65 g High
- Saturated Fat 5.41 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 29.17 mg Moderate
- Sodium 36.17 mg Low Source
- Fiber 8.92 g Good Source
- Sugar 33.7 g High
- Added Sugar 2.94 g Moderate
- Calcium 147.0 mg Moderate
- Iron 3.37 mg Moderate
- Potassium 249.55 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 19.9 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.38 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.49 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Christmas Nut Cake is an American dessert recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 45 mins, serves 24, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Almonds, Baking Powder, and Brazil Nuts. Each serving provides about 576.37 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Christmas Nut Cake?
- It is an American cake recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dessert or snack.
- What is Christmas Nut Cake made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Almonds, Baking Powder, Brazil Nuts, Candied Cherry. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Christmas Nut Cake?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Christmas Nut Cake?
- About 1 hr 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 576.37 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Christmas Nut Cake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
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