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Easy Fruit Cake Recipe

Easy Fruit Cake Recipe


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  • Total Time: 2 hours 32 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Description

Indulgent Fruit Cake brings together classic flavors in a delightful dessert that celebrates seasonal produce. Sweet dried fruits and warm spices create a perfect companion for afternoon tea or elegant gatherings.


Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients:

  • 600 grams (21.16 ounces) dried fruit
  • 3 large eggs
  • 230 grams (8.11 ounces) unsalted butter, melted
  • 210 grams (7.41 ounces) plain flour
  • 190 grams (6.70 ounces) brown sugar

Spices and Seasonings:

  • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Liquid and Flavoring Ingredients:

  • 160 milliliters (5.41 fluid ounces) apple juice
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 orange

Instructions

  1. Combine dried fruit, citrus zest, and juice in a mixing vessel. Apply microwave heat for 1-minute intervals, twice. Drape with cover and allow fruit to macerate for 60 minutes.
  2. Configure oven temperature to 150°C fan / 170°C conventional. Prepare an 8-inch circular baking pan by lining and greasing its interior.
  3. Integrate dry components: flour, granulated sugar, aromatic spices, leavening agent, and seasoning in a comprehensive mixing bowl.
  4. Delicately liquefy butter, permitting slight temperature reduction.
  5. Incorporate melted butter, fragrant vanilla extract, and eggs into the dry mixture. Blend thoroughly until uniform consistency emerges.
  6. Gently introduce macerated fruit and residual liquid, folding with minimal disruption to maintain airiness.
  7. Transfer batter into prepared pan, ensuring even distribution and smoothing surface with a spatula.
  8. Position pan in preheated oven. Bake for initial 60 minutes, then shield with aluminum foil and continue baking for additional 30 minutes.
  9. Verify cake’s readiness by inserting a slender skewer – it should emerge clean. Allow brief resting in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire cooling rack for complete temperature equilibration.

Notes

  • Soak fruits thoroughly to ensure maximum moisture and rich flavor absorption, preventing dryness in the final cake.
  • Adjust spice levels according to personal taste preferences, experimenting with cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger for unique flavor profiles.
  • Replace some dried fruits with nuts like almonds or walnuts for added texture and nutritional variety, making the cake more interesting.
  • Use gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version without compromising the cake’s traditional soft and dense texture.
  • Prep Time: 1 hour 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Western

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8
  • Calories: 405
  • Sugar: 35 g
  • Sodium: 180 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 11 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 55 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg