Fruit Cake
If you’re looking for a cake that screams holiday joy in every bite, this Christmas Fruit Cake is just what you need.
Packed with rich dried fruits, nuts, and festive spices, this moist, flavorful cake is perfect for holiday gatherings.
Whether you’re baking it for family or sharing it as a gift, this classic dessert is sure to spread warmth and cheer.
Let’s dive right in and make your Christmas extra special!
Fruit Cake
Description
This classic Christmas Fruit Cake is rich, moist, and loaded with juicy dried fruits, citrus zest, and warm spices—just the way the holidays should taste! Simmered in fresh orange, lemon, and apple juice, and finished with a hint of almond powder, this cake is bursting with festive flavors. Whether you're baking it for family, gifting it to friends, or just treating yourself, this homemade fruit cake is a true celebration on a plate. Best part? It stays moist and delicious for up to 15 days!
Ingredients
To make fruit cake
Instructions
Prep Work
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Chop dry fruits
Chop figs, apricots, and cherries finely.
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Zest citrus fruits
Grate the rind of one orange and one lemon. -
Grease cake tin
Grease an 8-inch cake tin and line with butter paper.
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Whisk eggs
Lightly whisk the eggs and set aside.
Method
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Cook the dry fruits
Melt butter and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped dry fruits(figs,golden raisins,cherries,tutti frutti,apricot, black raisins) and stir until coated.
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Add juices & simmer
Add orange juice, lemon juice, lemon rinds,orange rinds, and apple juice. Simmer for 15 mins until the fruits soften.
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Cool the fruit mixture
Let the mixture cool completely for 25 mins before adding eggs. -
Mix dry ingredients
Combine maida, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and baking powder. -
Combine wet ingredients
Add whisked eggs to cooled fruit mix, stir in almond powder. -
Incorporate dry ingredients
Gradually add flour until the batter is smooth.
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Prepare to bake
Pour batter into the prepared tin, tap to remove air bubbles.
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Bake the cake
Bake in a preheated oven at 150°C (300°F) for 15 mins and bake the cake for 1.5 hours or until done. -
Cool & unmold
Let cool completely before removing from the tin and peeling off paper. -
Serve & store
Slice and enjoy! Store in an airtight container for up to 15 days.
Equipment
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Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 320kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Saturated Fat 5g25%
- Cholesterol 55mg19%
- Sodium 90mg4%
- Potassium 220mg7%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Dietary Fiber 3g12%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 5g10%
- Vitamin A 250 IU
- Vitamin C 6 mg
- Calcium 40 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
