Everyday recipes

Cheat’s Christmas cake

Cheat’s Christmas cake

Serving size: Serves 10 or more
Cooking time: More than 1 hour
Course: Dessert
Favourite flavours: Cakes/baking, Easy recipes

See more recipes in this week's Woman's Day.
INGREDIENTS

mixed dried fruit, 2 x 375g packets
water, ½ cup
vegetable oil, 1/3 cup
sherry, ½ cup
egg, 1, lightly beaten
carrot cake mix, 470g packet
slivered almonds, 100g packet
whole blanched almonds, ½ cup
glace cherries, 100g packet
METHOD

SERVES 12-16


  1. Preheat oven to moderately slow, 160°C. Lightly grease and line a 20cm round or square cake pan.

  2. In a large saucepan, combine dried fruit, water and oil. Bring to boil on high. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Cool.

  3. Beat sherry and egg into fruit mixture. Add cake mix and slivered nuts, mixing well.

  4. Pour into pan. Smooth surface. Top with blanched almonds and cherries in a pattern.

  5. Bake 1½ hours, or until cooked when tested with a skewer. Cool in pan. Remove from pan and store in an airtight container.
User comments

Write a comment
Email: *
Your email will not be shared with any third parties or published with your comment.
Nickname: *
Location: *

Subject:
*
Comment:
*
Maximum characters 1000

Comment guidelines
Avoid using:
  • Personal attacks
  • Irrelevant comments
  • HTML tags
  • Personal information
  • Offensive language
  • Text in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS
See full comment guidelines
Comment guidelines X
Thank you for sharing your opinions with other users of NineMSN. People will find your comments more helpful if you include relevant information and avoid some common pitfalls.
Please note: All reviews and comments submitted are subject to moderation, NineMSN reserves the right to alter and / or remove any content that does not comply with usage guidelines.
What to include in your comment:
  • A title that briefly summarizes the opinion expressed in the comment.
  • Additional comments adding more detail.
  • Comparisons to other similar products, if this is relevant.
  • To create a new paragraph, press the Enter key twice.
What not to include:
  • Information that will quickly go out of date.
  • Comments on other comments or commenters.
  • Language that other users may find offensive.
  • comments of one sentence or less. Provide information to support your opinion.
  • Personal information like your email address or telephone number.
  • HTML coding. Tags like <b> or <i> will not be recognized.
advertisement
advertisement

VIDEOS

PHOTOS

ARTICLES

Kim Kardashian is a Bikini Babe in MexicoKim Kardashian is a Bikini Babe in Mexico Weird Anna Nicole Smith nude photos released (video NSFW!)Weird Anna Nicole Smith nude photos released (video NSFW!) Valentine's Day - Hollywood's Happiest CouplesValentine's Day - Hollywood's Happiest Couples

Today's top 5

Bec Hewitt's bump: Baby number four?!Bec Hewitt's bump: Baby number four?!The former soap star seems to be hiding a happy secret under her baggy sweaters <i>The Voice</i> coach Joel: The love that saved meThe Voice coach Joel: The love that saved meJoel Madden traded his rock star lifestyle to become a full-on family man, and he adores it Kelly Preston's Scientology confessionKelly Preston's Scientology confessionAs her family reels from another scandal, the actress finally lifts the veil of secrecy over her controversial beliefs. Jackie Brygel reports Michael Clarke weds Kyly: 'I'm the happiest guy in the world'Michael Clarke weds Kyly: 'I'm the happiest guy in the world'Aussie cricket captain Michael Clarke shows he’s also a great romantic, wedding his childhood love in a secret ceremony Prince Harry tells Chelsy: You're the one!Prince Harry tells Chelsy: You're the one!How a tearful heart-to-heart with Kate convinced Harry to finally make Chelsy his princess...
Beyoncé Knowles
Cameron Diaz
Best dressed at the Met Gala 2012
There were some stunning dresses at this year's Met Gala, but which celebrity was best dressed? You decide!