Description
A moist and aromatic rich fruit cake brimming with dried fruits, warm spices, and a touch of citrus zest, perfect for celebrations or cozy afternoons with tea.
Ingredients
- Plain Flour: 250 g, gives structure to the cake.
- Baking Powder: 1 tsp, helps the cake rise slightly without losing density.
- Unsalted Butter: 200 g, adds richness and moisture.
- Brown Sugar: 200 g, brings depth and a caramel-like sweetness.
- Eggs: 4 large, bind the batter and add richness.
- Mixed Dried Fruit: 500 g, the star of the show, full of sweetness and texture.
- Glacé Cherries: 100 g, for bursts of color and sweetness.
- Chopped Nuts: 100 g, for crunch and nutty flavor.
- Ground Cinnamon: 1 tsp, for warmth.
- Ground Nutmeg: ½ tsp, for aromatic spice.
- Ground Allspice: ½ tsp, enhances the depth of flavor.
- Orange Zest: From 1 large orange, for fresh citrus notes.
- Milk: 60 ml, to loosen the batter if needed.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 150°C (300°F) and line your cake pan with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, then beat in eggs one at a time. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and spices.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Ensure your pan is fully lined to prevent burning and sticking.
- Assemble the Dish: Fold in dry ingredients, followed by fruits, nuts, and orange zest. Add milk if the batter feels too thick.
- Cook to Perfection: Spoon batter into the pan and bake for 2–2.5 hours until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
- Finishing Touches: Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice into thick wedges and enjoy with tea, coffee, or as a dessert centerpiece.
Notes
- Store the cake wrapped in parchment and foil for better moisture retention.
- For extra depth, let the cake rest for a couple of days before serving.
- Chop fruits evenly so they distribute without sinking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: fruit cake, rich fruit cake, Christmas cake, dried fruit dessert, holiday baking