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Simple Fruit Cake Recipe

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This Simple Fruit Cake is a moist, buttery dessert filled with dried fruits like raisins, cranberries, apricots, and sultanas. A quick soak in orange juice enhances the natural sweetness of the fruit, making it the perfect cake for any occasion.

Ingredients

2 cups (300g) mixed dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, chopped apricots, sultanas, cherries)

½ cup (120ml) orange juice or warm water

1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened

1 cup (200g) granulated sugar

4 large eggs, room temperature

2 ½ cups (310g) all-purpose flour

2 tsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla extract

Zest of 1 orange

¼ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

½ cup powdered sugar

1–2 tbsp lemon or orange juice (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Fruit: Combine dried fruits and orange juice (or warm water) in a medium bowl. Let sit for 15-30 minutes to soften.
  2. Make the Batter: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round or square cake tin. Cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and orange zest.
  3. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and optional cinnamon. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, stirring until smooth.
  4. Add the Fruit: Drain off remaining juice from the soaked fruit, toss with 2 tbsp of flour, and fold into the batter until evenly distributed.
  5. Bake: Pour batter into the prepared tin, smooth the top, and bake for 60-75 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  6. Glaze (Optional): Stir together powdered sugar and lemon or orange juice. Drizzle over the fully cooled cake for a citrusy finish.

Notes

The glaze is optional but gives a fresh, sweet citrus finish to the cake.

You can add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans to the batter for added texture.

Feel free to swap out the dried fruits based on availability or personal preference.

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