Air Fryer Christmas Cake

A Christmas cake is a classic festive dessert that’s rich, fruity, and full of holiday flavors. Baking it in the air fryer saves time and still gives you a moist, perfectly cooked cake. This recipe is perfect if you don’t want to use the oven or only need a smaller cake for a cozy family celebration.

This air fryer Christmas cake uses dried fruits soaked in brandy (or orange juice for a non-alcoholic version), warm spices, and a simple cake batter. The air fryer bakes it evenly without drying it out. Once cooled, you can decorate it with icing or leave it plain for a rustic look.

 Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups (225g) mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, chopped apricots, cherries)
• ¼ cup (60ml) brandy or orange juice
• ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup (100g) brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg
• ¼ tsp ground cloves
• ¼ cup (60ml) milk

 Instructions

1. 1. Prepare the fruit – Soak the mixed dried fruit in brandy (or orange juice) for at least 1 hour, or overnight for the best flavor.
   2. Preheat the air fryer – Set your air fryer to 300°F (150°C).
   3. Make the cake batter – In a bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until light and creamy.
   4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
   5. Combine dry ingredients – In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
   6. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
   7. Stir in milk until the batter is smooth.
   8. Fold in the soaked fruits along with any remaining liquid.
   9. Prepare the pan – Grease a 6-inch round cake pan and line it with baking paper.
   10. Pour the batter into the pan and smooth the top.
   11. Bake in air fryer – Place the pan into the air fryer basket and bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
   12. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it.
   13. Cool completely on a wire rack. Decorate if desir

 Tips & Tricks

• For extra flavor, soak the fruit overnight.
• Wrap the cooled cake in parchment paper and foil. It tastes even better after resting for a day or two.
• Use a skewer to check if the cake is done—if it comes out clean, it’s ready.
• You can decorate with powdered sugar, marzipan, or icing.

Part 2: Short Recipe

Description:
A rich, fruity, spiced cake baked right in your air fryer. Perfect for small gatherings and quick holiday baking.

 Duration:

Prep Time: 20 minutes (+ 1 hour soaking time)

• Cook Time: 45–50 minutes
• Total Time: ~1 hour 15 minutes (plus soaking)

 Ingredients:

• • 1 ½ cups mixed dried fruits
  • ¼ cup brandy or orange juice
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp cloves
  • ¼ cup milk

 Instructions:

1. Soak dried fruits in brandy or orange juice.
2. Preheat air fryer to 300°F (150°C).
3. Beat butter and sugar until creamy, add eggs.
4. Mix dry ingredients and add to wet mixture.
5. Stir in milk, then fold in soaked fruits.
6. Grease and line a 6-inch cake pan, pour batter in.
7. Bake in air fryer 45–50 minutes.
8. Cool completely before serving or decorating.