FRUIT CAKE RECIPE

MY FAVOURITE FRUIT CAKE 



Fruit cake is a traditional British Christmas cake that is full of fruits and nuts and laced with alcohol , usually brandy or whisky.This gives the fruit cake a subtle brandy flavor and a moist texture , plus it also allows the fruit cake to be stored for a long time. So , checkout this moist fruit cake recipe as the method calls for boiling the ingredients first before baking.



 INGREDIENTS. 

  •  2 and 1/3 cups of all purpose flour 
  •  2 tablespoons of milk powder 
  •  1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 
  •  1 teaspoon mixed spices 
  •  1 teaspoon cinnamon powder 
  •  7 cups mixed dried fruits ( chopped ) 
  •  2 sticks butter 
  •  1 cup brown sugar 
  •  1/2 cup honey 
  •  1 cup of orange juice 
  •  1 teaspoon of baking soda 
  •  4 eggs 

 DIRECTIONS 

  1.  Grease and line 5-6 mini loaf pans . Preheat the oven to 300F or 150C. 
  2.  Sift the flour , milk powder and spices together . 
  3.  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. 
  4. Combine the eggs and gently beat it using a fork. Gently stir in into the cooled cake mixture . Fold in the sifted ingredients . Spread evenly into prepared pan and bake for about 1 hour or until cooked . 
  5. Remove the cake and brush the top with brandy . Cover it tightly with aluminum foil . The cake is best eaten after few days of aging . 

  TIPS  




What alcohol is best for fruit cake ? 

It is best to use brandy or whisky for this recipe.
Brush 1-2 tablespoons over the cake right when it is removed from the oven . 



How do you preserve the fruit cake ? 

To store, wrap the cake in brandy soaked towels , and then wrap in aluminum foil . 






The Fruit Cake Is Ready To Be Served . 
- all happiness depends on a leisurely fruit cake -








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