Step #1
Method (Makes 1 tray – 14 portions) Place the caster sugar, butter, cream cheese, orange zest and juice and mixed spice into a bowl and beat to a smooth paste.
Step #2
Add the egg and mix well.
Step #3
Add the bread mix, ground almonds, sultanas, dried apricots, toasted blanched almonds and mix to a soft dough with a wooden spoon. Add the chopped marzipan and mix through.
Step #4
Grease and line a tin measuring 30x20cm (12x8 inches) and pour in the stollen mix. Using the back of a wet spoon level the mixture down in the tin.
Step #5
Bake in a preheated oven 180°C (360°F, Gas Mark 4) for 25-30 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
Step #6
Mix the melted butter with the brandy and brush on the stollen as it is cooling. Dust with icing sugar and cut into slices.
