✨ Boiled Fruit Cake Recipe ✨
Rich, moist, and full of warm spices — a classic favorite!
🧾 Ingredients
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 g) brown sugar
- 1 cup (250 g) mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, sultanas, cherries)
- ¾ cup (180 ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
- ¾ cup (180 ml) water or orange juice
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon mixed spice (or cinnamon + nutmeg + allspice blend)
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons dark molasses or black treacle (for rich color)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Optional: 2 tablespoons rum or brandy (for soaking or brushing)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Boil the Fruit Mixture
In a saucepan, combine dried fruits, brown sugar, oil, water (or juice), molasses, and mixed spice.
Bring to a gentle boil and simmer for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature. - Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper. - Add Eggs & Vanilla
In a bowl, whisk the eggs and vanilla extract.
Stir into the cooled fruit mixture until well combined. - Mix Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. - Combine Batter
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the fruit mixture until just combined.
⚠️ Do not overmix. - Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. - Cool
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
🍰 Finishing Touch
While still warm, brush with rum or brandy for extra moisture and flavor.
Wrap tightly once cooled and store for a few days to let the flavors deepen — just like traditional fruit cakes 🎄
💡 Tip: This cake tastes even better after 1–2 days as the flavors develop!
