Easy Fruit Cake Recipe
Cake in 5 Minutes - Easy Fruit Cake Recipe! Simple and Very Tasty! Classic Fruit Cake.
Full recipe for the Easy Fruit Cake, with detailed instructions and some fruity :
Ingredients:
Butter: 150g (⅔ cup)
Sugar: 150g (¾ cup)
3 Eggs
Plain Flour: 175g (1 cup, 3 tablespoons)
Baking Powder: 1 teaspoon
Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
Almond Essence: ½ teaspoon (optional)
Dried Fruits: 400g (about 2 cups)
Dried Dates: 200g
Green Glazed Cherries: 100g
Raisins: 100g
Some Whole Almonds
Equipment:
Measuring cup size: 240ml
7-inch round baking pan
Oven preheated to 170°C (338°F)
Instructions:
Preparing the Cake Batter:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 170°C (338°F).
2. Prepare the Pan: Grease and flour a 7-inch round baking pan to prevent sticking.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, cream together 150g (⅔ cup) butter and 150g (¾ cup) sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs: Gradually add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Incorporate Flavors: Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and ½ teaspoon of almond essence (if using) for enhanced flavor.
6. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, sift together 175g (1 cup, 3 tablespoons) plain flour and 1 teaspoon of baking powder.
7. Mix Everything Together: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
8. Add Dried Fruits: Fold in 400g of mixed dried fruits, including 200g dried dates, 100g green glazed cherries, and 100g raisins, until evenly distributed.
Baking the Cake:
1. Transfer to Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula
2. Decorate with Almonds: Place some whole almonds on top of the batter for decoration and added crunch
3. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean
Enjoy Your Classic Fruit Cake!