Easy Crockpot Christmas Cake Recipe

Published Dec 17, 2024 By Elle Ann

Image Credit: BakingQueen74 via YouTube

If you’re short on time and need a cake to serve for your party this Christmas, then check out this recipe by BakingQueen74 on YouTube, and you might just love it. This cake is so festive and delicious that one serving is just not enough. I bet not only you but all of your guests will keep coming back to the table for seconds.

Making this cake is pretty easy and convenient especially if you don’t have an oven because what you can use instead is your crockpot! The ingredients are mainly a combination of different fruits which helps pack the cake with so many flavors. Learn this easy recipe now by watching the video tutorial below.

Ingredients for Crockpot Christmas Cake:

1¼ cups + 2 tbsp of sultanas
½ cup + 3 tbsp of mixed peel
½ cup of honey apricots, chopped
1 cup of sweet dried cranberries
¼ cup + 1 tbsp of jumbo raisins
2 tbsp + 2 tsp of crystallized ginger, chopped
Zest and juice of 1 small orange
¾ cup + 1 tbsp of black tea
¾ cup + 2 tbsp of butter
1 cup of light brown sugar
3 medium eggs
½ tsp of vanilla bean paste
¾ cup + 3 tbsp of plain flour
1 tsp of ground cinnamon
1 tsp of ground allspice

How to Make Crockpot Christmas Cake:

Ingredients for Crockpot Christmas Cake — Image Credit: BakingQueen74 via YouTube

Step 1

In a large bowl, add all the fruits and give them a good mix, then add the orange zest and juice followed by the tea, and mix them to combine. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, then set it aside, and let it soak overnight.

Step 2

Once ready, add the sugar and butter to a large bowl, then beat them until creamy and combined, add the eggs, and beat well to incorporate. Add the flour, spices, and vanilla bean paste, then fold them together until well combined, and mix in the soaked fruit including the juices.

Step 3

Grease a 7 or 8-inch round silicone pan, then line it with 2 layers of parchment paper, and then place a saucer or small tin upside down on your crockpot. Transfer the cake batter onto the prepared silicone pan spreading it out smoothly, and then pour some water around the sides of your crockpot.

Step 4

Now, place the silicone pan on top of the saucer, then place a clean tea towel under your crockpot’s lid before covering the cake, and set the crockpot to a high setting for about 3 to 4 hours.

Step 5

After a couple of hours and the top of the cake is firm or a toothpick inserted at the center comes out clean, you can remove the cake from the crockpot, then let it completely, and decorate it as desired. Serve and enjoy!