Fruit Cake
Indulge in the festive flavors of our Fruit Cake, a rich and moist dessert perfect for any celebration. This delightful cake is packed with an array of dried fruits and nuts, delivering a vibrant taste that will impress your guests. Ideal for holidays, birthdays, or simply as a sweet treat, this recipe is easy to prepare and offers endless customization options. With the cake’s unique flavor profile maturing over time, it becomes even more irresistible, making it a must-try for any dessert lover.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Various
Ingredients
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- 1 cup salted butter
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ tsp baking soda
- 1¼ cups golden raisins
- 1¼ cups raisins
- ¾ cup dried pitted dates
- ½ cup currants
- 1 cup candied orange or lemon peel
- 1â…“ cups walnuts
- 2½ tsps pumpkin pie spice
- ¾ cup golden syrup or light corn syrup
- 2 extra-large eggs
- 5 tbsps apple juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a 9-inch round cake tin with parchment paper.
- In a large saucepan, combine milk, golden syrup, butter, dates, golden raisins, raisins, currants, and candied peel. Gently heat until the butter melts; then let cool.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, pumpkin pie spice, and baking soda. Toss in chopped walnuts.
- Once the fruit mixture is cool, beat in the eggs one at a time. Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared tin and bake for 2 to 2½ hours. Test doneness with a skewer.
- While warm, poke holes in the top and drizzle with apple juice. Cool completely before storing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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