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A moist, rich fruit cake made with simmered dried fruit and a foolproof method that delivers perfect results every time.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Classic
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp mixed spice or cinnamon and nutmeg
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 2 cups mixed dried fruit
  • 0.5 cup chopped nuts (optional)
  • 0.5 cup orange juice or brandy

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • cake pan

Method
 

  1. Simmer dried fruit, butter, brown sugar, and liquid until fruit is plump.
  2. Cool slightly, then stir in eggs and milk.
  3. Whisk dry ingredients together and fold into wet mixture.
  4. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  5. Bake until golden and a tester comes out clean.
  6. Cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 260mgPotassium: 280mgFiber: 3gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 14IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Flavor improves after resting for a day.

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