Christmas Cake

Celebrate tradition with our Christmas Fruit Cake. Packed with plump fruits, warming spices, and a hint of brandy, it’s the ultimate festive treat that gets better with each bite.

Bring a timeless touch to your holiday table with our Christmas Fruit Cake. This rich, classic cake is brimming with plump, juicy fruits, a perfect blend of warming spices, and a splash of brandy for extra festive cheer. Each bite offers a deep, comforting sweetness that’s only enhanced over time, making it an ideal treat to enjoy throughout the season. A holiday staple, our Christmas Fruit Cake is made to share, savour, and bring a smile to every festive gathering.

Serves 14-16

Weight: 2kg 

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Packaging

  • Check mark Recyclable packaging
  • Check mark Secure outer box
  • Check mark Bio-degradable film
  • Check mark UK wide delivery available
  • Check mark Create the perfect gift with personalisation extras
  • Check mark Cutting guide included for the perfect portion size

Storage & Care

  • Check mark Allow the cake to come to room temperature before eating, the butter cream shouldn't be hard!
  • Check mark Once opened, store at room temperature in an air tight container.
  • Check mark Leftovers? Occasion not for a few days? Keep wrapped and store in the freezer for up to 6 months.
  • Check mark Use our included cutting guide for the generous portion size
  • Check mark Keep uncovered as it will dry out
  • Check mark Eat the cake straight out of the fridge or freezer - the cakes needs to be up to room temperature.
  • Check mark Leave cakes in direct sunlight as the butter icing may melt.
  • Check mark Leave unattended near kids, as the temptation will be too much!

Ingredients & allergens

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Fondant Icing (Sugar, Glucose syrup, Palm Oil, Humectant E422, Stabiliser E466, Preservative E202, Natural Flavouring), Marzipan (Sugar Almonds nuts, glucose syrup, glycerol, E422 (stabiliser), bitter Almonds nuts, sorbitol E420(i) (stabiliser), Sultanas, Soya Milk, Self Raising Flour (wheat flour, raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, mono calcium phosphate)), Raisins (Sulphites), Cherries , Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Sucrose, Preservatives: Potassium Sorbate, Sulphur Dioxide; Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid; Colour: Erythrosine. (Sulphites), Orange Juice, Brown Sugar, Orange Peel, Lemon Peel, Glucose Syrup, Sucrose, Citric Acid (E330), Sulphur Dioxide (E220), Potassium Sorbate (E202) (Sulphites), Brandy, Vegetable Oils: Palm, Rapeseed; Water; Salt; Emulsifier: Polyglycerol Esters Of Fatty Acids; Flavouring; Colour: Annatto, Curcumin., Vegetable Fat: Palm; Vegetable Oil: Rapeseed; Water; Salt; Natural Flavouring., Apricot Jam (Glucose Syrup, Apricot Purée, Sugar, Gelling Agent: Pectin, Acidity Regulators: Citric Acid, Trisodium Citrate; Natural Flavour, Colour: Mixed Carotenes; Preservative: Potassium Sorbate), Black Treacle, Cider Vinegar, Baking Powder, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Allspice, Ground Ginger.

ALLERGENS IN BOLD. Made in a kitchen which handles eggs, nuts, milk, soya & sulphites.

Reviews

  • I was lucky enough to get this cake in the 30% off deal but to be quite honest it would have been tremendous value at full price. The cake was really moist (albeit a little crumbly) with a perfect ratio of marzipan and icing. The whole thing was just delicious and I highly recommend it. Can't wait until next Christmas to get another one!
    Medium Christmas Cake
    Alex B -
  • Spicy, moist, fruity, lovely simple presentation 🎁
    Medium Christmas Cake
    Dane J -
  • The cake was superb and if available in 2024 I will definitely buy another one
    Medium Christmas Cake
    JENNIFER F -
  • My family in the UK were happy with the cake and the whole process was easy for us to use - well done.
    Medium Christmas Cake
    Richard P -
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More information

Did you know?

Previously, Christmas cakes were known as Twelfth cakes, that is because they were served at parties on the Twelfth Night, which ended the 12 days of Christmas on the 5th of January. 

The Christmas cake actually started as a plum porridge, this was to line people's stomachs after a day of religious fasting. Soon thereafter, people started incorporating other fruits, and perhaps a bit of honey, so it started to resemble what we now call a Christmas pudding. 

It wasn't until around the 16th century, that more ingredients were added like flour and eggs, meaning the oats were removed, so it started to become the Christmas cakes we know today.

Sponge's Xmas Cake is a traditional (well to today's standard) rich and delicious fruit cake, although not as heavy (in our opinion), so it's much easier on the stomach after a big day of feasting. The cake has a traditional layer of marzipan and is covered in plain white fondant. To finish it all off, it has a lovely ribbon wrapped around the bottom edge of the cake. 

Christmas wouldn't be complete without cake, so if you want a delicious Christmas cake, that's convenient but better quality than a supermarket-bought cake, order a Christmas Cake from Sponge. 

The idea behind our simple Christmas cake design is that you can add your own Christmas cake decorations to it. Whether you have Christmas cake decorations that have been handed down for generations, or you want to buy new modern cake decorations, you can make this cake perfect for your Christmas day.

Not a fan of traditional Christmas cake or looking for something a bit different this Christmas? Check out our Christmas page, we have a few different options to choose from this year. We're sure you'll find the perfect Christmas Cake for your Christmas meal. 

Fancy some pre-Christmas cakes? Our Baby Baubles are a great treat for the whole family. We've taken inspiration from Chocolate Christmas tree decorations, and thought, why can't you hang cake on the tree instead? These Baby Sponge Cake tree decorations are sure to get the conversations flowing and put a smile on everyone's face. 

We deliver our Christmas Cakes all over the UK, we offer delivery close to Christmas, however, as it's a busy time of year for the courier network, we do recommend selecting a delivery date a few days in advance of the last delivery day. This is in case there are any unforeseen delays (such as vehicle breakdowns), and so that your cakes will be there in plenty of time. Our cakes stay fresh for 7-10 days (depending on the flavour), and don't forget if you want to order your cake in advance you can pop it in the freezer, ready to take out on Christmas Eve to enjoy your cake on Christmas day. 

Sending a lot of cake at Christmas? Join our Sponge Club. There are lots of benefits to being a club member including free standard delivery, 20% off Cake Cards, discounts on greeting cards, exclusive products, and more. You can join for just £2.99 per month or £10 for the whole year.