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Fruit Cake

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
Cooking Method:
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 8
Estimated Cost: 1
Calories: 320
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year, Winter
Dietary: Eggitarian
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
  • 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
    Chop dry fruitsChopped dry fruits and other ingredients on a wooden board

    Chop figs, apricots, and cherries finely.

  2. 2
    Zest citrus fruitsGrate the rind of one orange and one lemon.
  3. 3
    Grease cake tinPrepared cake tin with parchmentGrease an 8-inch cake tin and line with butter paper.
  4. 4
    Whisk eggsLightly whisk the eggs and set aside.
    5. Method
  5. 5
    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.

  6. 6
    Add juices & simmerSimmering 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
    Cool the fruit mixtureLet the mixture cool completely for 25 mins before adding eggs.
  8. 8
    Mix dry ingredientsCombine maida, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and baking powder.
  9. 9
    Combine wet ingredientsAdd whisked eggs to cooled fruit mix, stir in almond powder.
  10. 10
    Incorporate dry ingredientsMixing flour into the batterGradually add flour until the batter is smooth.
  11. 11
    Prepare to bakeBatter ready in a greased cake tinPour batter into the prepared tin, tap to remove air bubbles.
  12. 12
    Bake the cakeBake 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
    Cool & unmoldLet cool completely before removing from the tin and peeling off paper.
  14. 14
    Serve & storeSliced 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.

Keywords: Fruit Cake, Cake, Christmas Cake

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Hema Subramanian
Hema Subramanian
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