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Fruit Cake

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!

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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Total Time 2 hrs
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Servings: 8
Estimated Cost: $  1
Calories: 320
Ingredients
    To make fruit cake
  • 175 g unsalted butter
  • 200 g brown sugar
  • 100 g figs
  • 100 g golden raisins
  • 150 g cherries
  • 100 g tutti frutti
  • 50 g apricot
  • 50 g black raisins
  • 1 cup orange (juice)
  • 1 orange (rind)
  • 1 lemon (juice)
  • 1 lemon (rind)
  • 1/2 apple (juice)
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup almond (powder)
Instructions
    Prep Work
  1. 1
    Chopped dry fruits and other ingredients on a wooden board

    Chop figs, apricots, and cherries finely.

  2. 2
    Grate the rind of one orange and one lemon.
  3. 3
    Prepared cake tin with parchmentGrease an 8-inch cake tin and line with butter paper.
  4. 4
    Lightly whisk the eggs and set aside.
    5. Method
  5. 5

    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.

  6. 6
    Simmering fruit mixture in a saucepanAdd orange juice, lemon juice, lemon rinds,orange rinds, and apple juice. Simmer for 15 mins until the fruits soften.
  7. 7
    Let the mixture cool completely for 25 mins before adding eggs.
  8. 8
    Combine maida, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and baking powder.
  9. 9
    Add whisked eggs to cooled fruit mix, stir in almond powder.
  10. 10
    Mixing flour into the batterGradually add flour until the batter is smooth.
  11. 11
    Batter ready in a greased cake tinPour batter into the prepared tin, tap to remove air bubbles.
  12. 12
    Bake in a preheated oven at 150°C (300°F) for 15 mins and bake the cake for 1.5 hours or until done.
  13. 13
    Let cool completely before removing from the tin and peeling off paper.
  14. 14
    Sliced cake showing dried fruit insideSlice and enjoy! Store in an airtight container for up to 15 days.

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.

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Hema Subramanian
Food and Lifestyle Blogger