Christmas Fudge Cake
This no-bake Christmas Fudge Cake blends rich chocolate, festive fruits, and leftover Christmas cake into creamy, indulgent fudge squares perfect for gifting or entertaining during the holidays.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins + 1 hour chilling
- Yield: 36 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 2/3 oz dark or milk chocolate
- 14 oz condensed milk
- 1 3/4 oz butter
- 3 1/2 oz icing sugar
- 3 1/2 oz leftover Christmas cake, crumbled
- 1 oz mixed whole nuts, chopped
- Optional: 1–2 tbsp brandy or cherry brandy
Instructions
- Break the chocolate into small pieces and place in a non-stick saucepan with condensed milk and butter.
- Heat gently on low until melted, smooth, and glossy, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in icing sugar until fully incorporated.
- Add crumbled Christmas cake and chopped nuts. Mix thoroughly.
- If using alcohol, stir it in at this point.
- Pour the mixture into a lined 18cm square tin and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
- Cut into 36 thick squares and store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for best results.
- Store in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks.
- To make it vegan, use dairy-free chocolate, vegan butter, and coconut condensed milk.
- Let it come to room temperature before serving if stored in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
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