FRUIT CAKE RECIPE
MY FAVOURITE FRUIT CAKE
- 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
- Grease and line 5-6 mini loaf pans . Preheat the oven to 300F or 150C.
- 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 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 .
- 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 .
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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