Festive Christmas Cake Recipe for the Holidays

In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and powdered sugar until you achieve a light and fluffy consistency.

Next, add the orange zest and the eggs to the mixture. Continue beating until all ingredients are well combined.

In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, ensuring everything is thoroughly combined.

Finally, gently fold in the dried or candied fruits that have been soaked overnight.

Add the milk to the batter, mixing until you achieve a smooth and homogeneous mixture. Be careful not to overmix.

Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit). Pour the cake batter into a prepared cake pan.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool before glazing.

For the glaze, combine the powdered sugar with water in a bowl. Mix until you reach a smooth, uniform consistency.

Once the cake has cooled, drizzle or spread the glaze over the top to add a festive touch.