Description
Delightful “Light Fruit Cake” whisks you into a world of sweet, delicate flavors from traditional European baking. Moist crumbs packed with candied fruits offer a perfect companion for afternoon tea or elegant dessert moments.
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients:
- 185 grams (6.5 ounces) butter or low-fat spread
- 115 grams (4 ounces) caster sugar
- 4 eggs
- 185 grams (6.5 ounces) self-raising flour
- 60 grams (2 ounces) plain flour
Dried Fruits:
- 260 grams (9.2 ounces) mixed dried fruit
- 60 grams (2 ounces) dried apricots, chopped
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) glace cherries, halved
Liquid Ingredient:
- 125 milliliters (4.2 fluid ounces) milk
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 160C (315F) and prepare a loaf tin with butter or parchment paper.
- Cream the spread and sugar together until light and airy, creating a smooth mixture.
- Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring thorough mixing after each addition to maintain a consistent texture.
- Gently fold in both wheat and self-rising flours, mixing with dried and candied fruits until evenly distributed.
- Gradually add milk to the mixture, stirring carefully to maintain a soft, even consistency.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf tin, using a spatula to level the surface for uniform baking.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 80-90 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a skewer that should emerge clean and dry.
- Allow the cake to rest in the tin for 15 minutes to stabilize its structure.
- Carefully transfer to a wire rack, letting it cool completely before slicing to preserve its delicate texture.
Notes
- Swap regular flour for gluten-free alternatives to make this cake suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Use coconut sugar or monk fruit sweetener as lower-glycemic replacements for traditional white sugar.
- Pat dried fruits like cherries and apricots with paper towels before adding to prevent sinking to the bottom of the cake.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for smoother mixing and more consistent cake texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 80-90 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 233 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg