I used to make these every Christmas when I baked for a local market and they were always very popular.
They are a good way to use up any excess mincemeat after Christmas or for a Boxing Day treat!
They are lovely festive cakes and really tasty with a cup of tea, coffee or a glass of fizz over the festive period.
It is an all in one mix so very easy when you need to make something quickly for unexpected guests and it makes two 1lb loaves so you can eat one and freeze one for later!
Start by pre-heating the oven to 180°C (160°C fan), then grease and line two 1lb loaf tins.
This is an easy all-in-one recipe so just put all the ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer. Make sure your butter is nice and soft or it will not incorporate properly.
Mix together until smooth.
Divide the mixture between the prepared tins and level with a small spatula.
Sprinkle the flaked almonds on the top.
Bake for 50 minutes or until a skewer comes out cleanly.
Leave to cool in the tins, then slice to serve.
Mincemeat Loaves
Sarah's servings: 16
Sarah's skill: Easy
Baking time: 50 minutes
Ingredients:
150g unsalted butter, softened
115g soft light brown sugar
3 large eggs
200g self raising flour
100g ground almonds
1 ½ tsp baking powder
150g mincemeat
150g dried cranberries
75g dried apricots, chopped
1 orange, zest
2-3 tbsp flaked almonds to sprinkle on the top.
Method:
Pre-heat the oven to 180 degrees centigrade (160 fan).
Grease and line two 1lb loaf tins with baking parchment.
Place all the ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer and mix together until smooth.
Divide the mixture between the prepared tins and level with a small spatula.
Sprinkle the flaked almonds on the top.
Bake for 50 minutes or until a skewer comes out cleanly.
Leave to cool in the tins.
Slice to serve.
Equipment Used
Sarah's extra slice.....
As this is an all-in-one mixture make sure your butter is nice and soft or it will not incorporate properly.
These cakes will freeze well or will keep for a week in an airtight container.
You can substitute whatever dried fruit you like in this recipe instead of the cranberries and apricots.
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