This Last-Minute Boozy Christmas Cake Recipe Is All You Need

1. Prepare Your Pan

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2. Mix Dry Ingredients

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3. Combine Wet Ingredients

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4. Add Booze

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5. Fold in Dry Ingredients

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6. Add Fruit & Nuts

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7. Bake the Cake

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8. Soak and Serve

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