🍰 Rich & Moist Fruit Cake – Soft, Flavorful & Perfect Every Time! ✨
Nothing beats a classic homemade fruit cake! 💛
This recipe gives you a rich, moist, and perfectly spiced cake loaded with juicy dried fruits and crunchy nuts in every bite.
Whether it’s for a celebration 🎉, tea time ☕, or just a cozy treat, this fruit cake never disappoints!
💛 Why you’ll love it:
• Super moist and soft texture
• Packed with fruits & nuts 🍇🌰
• Warm, comforting spices in every bite
• Perfect for holidays or everyday baking
📝 Ingredients:
• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (200g) brown sugar
• 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter (softened)
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp mixed spice or cinnamon powder
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• ¼ cup (60ml) orange juice or rum 🍊
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp caramel or browning (optional, for color)
• 2 cups (300g) mixed dried fruits (raisins, sultanas, cherries, currants)
• ½ cup (70g) chopped nuts (cashew, almond, or walnut) 🌰
• ¼ cup (60ml) milk
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in vanilla, orange juice, and caramel (if using).
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and spices.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the batter, alternating with milk.
- Gently fold in dried fruits and nuts.
- Pour into a greased and lined 8-inch cake pan.
🔥 Baking:
• Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F)
• Bake for 1 hour – 1 hour 15 minutes
• Done when a skewer comes out clean ✔️
💬 Pro Tip:
For extra richness, soak your dried fruits in orange juice or rum overnight before baking 😍