Christmas 2025: Special Plum Cake for Kids, Step-by-Step Recipe

Christmas 2025: The Christmas festival will be celebrated on the upcoming December 25th. A plum cake is a must-make for this festival. Kids love this cake too. Let's learn the easy, step-by-step recipe for it.

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Ingredients (for about a 1.2 kg cake pan)

• 300g dry fruits, 150ml brandy/juice, 300g flour, 200g butter, 200g sugar, 4 eggs, 60ml milk, spices, leavening agents, vanilla, and orange zest.

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Preparation (24 hours in advance — Marinate Dry Fruits)

• Clean dry fruits and raisins, place in a bowl. Add brandy/rum or apple juice. Cover and let it marinate in a cool place for 24 hours, stirring occasionally.

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Base and Batter — Step-by-Step

• Preheat oven to 160°C. Grease & line pan. Cream butter & sugar, add eggs. Mix in vanilla, zest, milk. Fold in sifted dry ingredients. Add drained, floured fruits.

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Baking

• Pour batter into the pan. Bake at 160°C for 60-75 mins. Test with a toothpick. Cool in the pan for 10-15 mins, then on a rack. Decorate as desired.

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Tips and Storage

• For a moister cake, brush with a sugar/brandy solution after baking. Store in an airtight container for 7-10 days in the fridge or 1-2 months in the freezer.