Making a homemade Christmas cake in the air fryer is a wonderful way to enjoy this festive treat with a quicker cooking time and a deliciously moist result. Here’s a detailed recipe to guide you through making a traditional Christmas cake using your air fryer.
Air Fryer Christmas Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups mixed dried fruit (such as raisins, currants, and sultanas)
- 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (or your preferred nuts)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/4 cup brandy (or apple juice for a non-alcoholic option)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped glacé cherries (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped crystallized ginger (optional)
For Decoration (optional):
- Marzipan
- Royal icing or fondant
Equipment:
- Air fryer
- Mixing bowls
- Cake pan (that fits in your air fryer, usually 6 or 7 inches)
- Parchment paper
- Electric mixer (or whisk)
- Spatula