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Fruit Cake
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Fruit Cake

Moist Christmas Fruit Cake - super flavorful fruit cake recipe that is moist and sure to please this holiday season, get the recipe.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dried fruit, Fruit Cake, honey, milk powder
Servings: 6 loaves
Calories: 1235kcal
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons milk powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon mixed spices
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • 7 cups mixed dried fruits chopped (Please refer to Notes for preparation method)
  • 2 sticks butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 4 large eggs

Instructions

  • Grease and line 5-6 mini loaf pans. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
  • Sift the flour, milk powder and spices together.
  • Combine mixed fruits, butter, sugar, honey, orange juice and baking soda in a large saucepan. Stir over low heat until the sugar has dissolved. Bring the mixture to boil and simmer for about 5 minutes over low heat. Stir consistently. Remove the saucepan and leave to cool.
  • Combine the eggs and gently beat it using a fork. Gently stir it into the cooled cake mixture. Fold in the sifted ingredients. Spread evenly into prepared pan and bake for about 1 hour or until cooked.
  • Remove the cake and brush the top with brandy. Cover it tightly with aluminium foil. The cake is best eaten after a few days of aging.

Notes

To prepare 2-3 weeks in advance:
7 cups chopped mixed fruits (assortment of raisins, sultanas, currants, dried cranberries, dried apricots, mixed peel and glazed cherries). 1 cup of nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, pecans or pistachio). 1 - 1.5 cups brandy or rum. Pour the brandy or rum into the chopped mixed fruits and nuts. Keep it in an airtight container for 2-3 weeks before use.
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Nutrition

Serving: 6loaves | Calories: 1235kcal | Carbohydrates: 231g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 205mg | Sodium: 560mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 163g