Blackberry And Blueberry Christmas Cake

Blackberry And Blueberry Christmas Cake. Hello friends, so how are you today?

This Blackberry and Blueberry Christmas Cake is a festive twist on a traditional favourite, bringing deep berry flavours and rich seasonal warmth to the centre of your celebrations.

Dark, juicy blackberries and blueberries add a modern freshness to the classic Christmas cake, balancing its richness with subtle sweetness and gentle tartness.

It’s the kind of bake that feels both nostalgic and excitingly new.

Fancy making a lighter alternative to the traditional cake?

If you are not a fan of heavy dried fruit cakes then try this light almondy sponge cake speckled with blackberries and blueberries drizzled with glace icing.

How yummy!? Recipe and image courtesy of Seasonal Berries.

How To Make A Blackberry And Blueberry Christmas Cake:

Blackberry And Blueberry Christmas Cake.

Slow-baked and beautifully moist, this cake is packed with layers of flavour that develop over time.

The berries melt into the sponge as it bakes, creating a deep colour and luxurious texture, while warming spices and a hint of citrus give it that unmistakable Christmas aroma.

Each slice feels indulgent without being overly heavy, making it perfect for long festive afternoons shared with family and friends.

Serves 8 | Preparation time: 25 minutes | Cooking time: 40-50 minutes | To decorate: 5 minutes

What You Need:

• 175g (6oz) mixed blackberries and blueberries, if the blackberries are very large, cut them in half
• 175g (6oz) self-raising flour
• ½ tsp baking powder
• 175g (6oz) butter, at room temperature
• 175g (6 oz) caster sugar
• 3 medium eggs, beaten
• 75g (3oz) ground almonds
• Few drops almond essence, optional

To Decorate:

• 175g (6oz) icing sugar
• tsp cold water
• 3 tbsp toasted flaked almonds
• Few extra blackberries and blueberries or a few halved strawberries

Blackberry And Blueberry Christmas Cake:

What makes this cake especially appealing is its versatility. It can be prepared ahead of time, fed and matured like a traditional Christmas cake, or enjoyed slightly fresher for a softer, fruit-forward finish.

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas Mark 4.
2. Brush inside a 23cm (9 inch) diameter or 1.5 litre (3 pint) fluted ring mould with a little oil.
3. Add the blackberries and blueberries to a small bowl with 2 tablespoons of the flour and gently stir together until the berries are coated.
4. Add baking powder to the remaining flour.
5. Cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl with a wooden spoon or electric mixer until light and fluffy.
6. Gradually mix in alternate spoonfuls of beaten egg and remaining flour, beating well after each addition and continuing until both have all been added.
7. Stir in the ground almonds and almond essence if using, then fold in the flour coated berries.
8. Spoon the mixture into the cake tin and level the top.
9. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until well risen, the top is golden and a skewer comes out cleanly when inserted into the cake.
10. Leave to cool for 30 minutes then loosen the edges of the mould, turn out on to a wire rack and remove the mould.
11. Leave to cool completely.
12. Sift the icing sugar into a bowl, gradually mix in just enough water to mix to a smooth icing that will slowly fall from a spoon.
13. Transfer the cake to a serving plate, drizzle the icing over in zig zag lines, decorate with a few extra berries and sprinkle with the flaked almonds.
14. Leave to stand for 15 minutes or so for the icing to set, then cut into thick slices and serve.

Blackberry And Blueberry Christmas Cake:

Tip: As the cake has lots of fresh fruit in the mixture it is best eaten within 2 days.

Decorated simply or dressed up with icing and festive toppings, it suits both understated tables and show-stopping spreads.

Recipe and photo credit by- Seasonal Berries. What do you think of this Blackberry And Blueberry Christmas Cake? Do you also fancy making one?

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Blackberry And Blueberry Christmas Cake:

Blackberry And Blueberry Christmas Cake.

If you’re looking to refresh your Christmas baking while keeping all the comforting flavours of the season, this Blackberry and Blueberry Christmas Cake is a beautiful place to begin

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