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Fruit Cake Recipe | Christmas Fruit Cake Recipe

Fruit Cake - Moist, delicious and soft cake loaded with nuts and dry fruits flavored with warm spices. This Fruit Cake Recipe is the simplest and quickest that anyone can make it at ease. Let us learn to make Christmas Fruit Cake Recipe with step by step pictures.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings4
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup maida
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon clove powder

Other Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 nos eggs
  • 1/2 cup dry fruits
  • 1/2 cup plain orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon maida for tossing dry fruits & dusting
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence

For the caramel

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  • Soak 1/2 cup dry fruits in 1/2 cup orange juice overnight. On the day of baking take it out add 1 tablespoon flour toss it and set aside - this is to avoid fruits sinking to the bottom.
    Dry Fruits : I used candied cherries, tutti frutti, raisins and dates.
  • Preheat oven at 180 deg C for 10 minutes. Meanwhile to a mixing bowl - add 3/4 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda. Add 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder, 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg powder, 1/8 teaspoon clove powder and 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder.
  • Whisk well for even mixing. Set it aside.
  • Separate the egg yolk and egg white and transfer to 2 mixing bowls and keep it ready.
  • First beat the egg whites using electric beater until frothy and stiff peaks are formed,set aside.
  • Whisk the egg yolk and set aside.
  • Next we are going to make caramel syrup. Take a sauce pan - add 1/2 cup granulated white sugar to it and heat it up in medium flame. Do not mix just heat it up until sugar dissolves.
  • Look now the sugar is dissolved and it is golden in color, do not cook more the caramel will taste bitter.
  • Be at a safer distance and pour 1/4 cup water, it may splutter so be careful.Swirl the pan and switch off.
  • Caramel syrup is ready.
  • To a mixing bowl - add 1/2 cup butter and 1/4 cup powdered sugar. Whisk until creamy.
  • Add egg white mixture to it.
  • Give a good whisk until well combined.
  • Add the egg yolk.
  • Add prepared caramel syrup.
  • Give a quick whisk.
  • Add the flour mixture.
  • Give a quick mix until combined well without any lumps.
  • Add 2 tablespoon mixed nuts and soaked dry fruits to it.
  • Fold in gently without over mixing the batter,
  • Prepare the cake tine. I used my mini loaf tin - 6.5 inches X 3.5 inches. You can use a 6 inches round cake tin too. Brush the tin with melted butter and sprinkle little 1 tablespoon over it, tap to remove excess flour.
  • Add the prepared batter into the tins.
  • Bake in preheated oven at 180 DEG C for 45 minutes. Check by inserting a toothpick inserted in the center if it comes out clean then the cake is done.
  • Cool down completely then demold. Slice & serve!

Notes

    • I have used maida, you can use wheat flour too. I have tried the same recipe using wheat flour with no measurement change and it worked.
    • You can use individual spice powders or replace it with all spice mix too.
    • I used a combination of candied cherries, tutti frutti, raisins, dates, cherries etc. You can use any fry fruits of your choice.
    • I used cashews, pistachios and almonds. I added very little nuts as I want it dry fruits loaded more. But if you like more nuts then you can add 1/4 cup mixed nuts.
    • Do not over bake the cake, once it is browned on top and a toothpick inserted deep in the middle of the cake comes out clean, then your cake is done, switch off.
    • As my quantity is less it took less time for me. If you are doubling the recipe then it may take up to an hour.
Nutrition Facts
Fruit Cake Recipe | Christmas Fruit Cake Recipe
Amount Per Serving (50 g)
Calories 102 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 13mg4%
Sodium 74mg3%
Potassium 19mg1%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 0.3g1%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 155IU3%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 11mg1%
Iron 0.1mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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