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Christmas Fruit Cake Icing Recipe

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Nothing spells the holiday season like a traditional Christmas fruit cake. Decorating your fruit cake with a festive icing can really take it to the next level. This recipe for Christmas fruit cake icing is a classic and will definitely be a hit at your holiday get-together.

Ingredients

To make this classic Christmas cake icing, you will need:

  • 2 tablespoons of butter
  • 1/2 cup of light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup of milk
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon of ground ginger
  • 1/2 cup of chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

This Christmas fruit cake icing is super easy to make and only takes about 10 minutes. To get started, melt your butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Once melted, stir in the light brown sugar and milk. Then, add in the ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil. Boil for one minute, stirring constantly. Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool for a few minutes before spreading over your cake.

Once your cake is completely cooled and your icing is cooled and spreadable, it’s time to decorate. Spread the icing over the top and sides of the cake, using a small spatula. Once the cake is coated, you can sprinkle the chopped nuts (optional) over the top. Let the icing harden at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

This Christmas fruit cake icing recipe yields enough icing to cover a 9-inch cake. Each serving (1/16 of the cake) contains approximately:

  • 105 calories
  • 4.7 grams of fat
  • 14.6 grams of carbohydrates
  • 0.7 grams of protein

This icing is a great addition to any holiday dessert spread. It’s sweet and spicy, with just the right amount of crunch from the chopped nuts. Plus, it’s simple to make and can be customized to your liking. Add more nuts or spices as desired.

This Christmas fruit cake icing recipe is sure to be a hit. Everyone will love the taste and texture of this icing. Plus, it looks beautiful when served. So, this holiday season, why not impress your guests with a classic Christmas fruit cake topped with this delicious icing?


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