Holiday Mincemeat Cake

Celebrate the season with a deliciously spiced Holiday Mincemeat Cake, a festive favorite brimming with warm holiday flavors. This moist and tender cake combines the rich, fruity sweetness of prepared mincemeat with aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, creating a heartwarming dessert that’s perfect for holiday gatherings. Studded with plump raisins and crunchy chopped nuts, each slice bursts with texture and flavor. Topped with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar, this simple yet elegant cake makes an ideal centerpiece for your Christmas dessert table. Quick to prep and baked to golden perfection, this irresistible treat pairs beautifully with tea, coffee, or a dollop of whipped cream, making it a crowd-pleaser for any holiday celebration.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cloves
• 0.75 cups unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1.5 cups mincemeat (prepared or store-bought)
• 0.5 cups milk
• 0.5 cups raisins
• 0.5 cups chopped pecans or walnuts
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round or square cake pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper for easier removal.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated.

Step 5

Stir in the mincemeat and milk until the mixture is evenly combined.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 7

Fold in the raisins and chopped nuts gently using a spatula.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Once the cake is fully cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar for a festive finish.

Step 12

Slice and serve your Holiday Mincemeat Cake with tea, coffee, or a dollop of whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1363.1 grams (1363.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4766

Total Fat 201.50g	258%
Saturated Fat 100.30g	501%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 771mg	257%
Sodium 1582mg	69%
Total Carbohydrate 716.20g	260%
Dietary Fiber 26.90g	96%
Total Sugars 453.50g
Protein 55.50g	111%

Vitamin D 136IU	678%
Calcium 502mg	39%
Iron 18mg	102%
Potassium 1846mg	39%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.0%

Protein: 4.5%

Carbs: 58.5%