Fruit Cake Easy Recipe

Introduction

Ingredients

• 1 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp of baking powder
• 1 tsp of cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp of nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp of salt
• 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup of white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp of vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup of milk
• 1 cup of mixed dried fruit

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until well combined.
7. Stir in the mixed dried fruit.
8. Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch (23cm) cake pan.
9. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
10. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 312
• Total Fat: 15g
• Saturated Fat: 9g
• Cholesterol: 83mg
• Sodium: 182mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 41g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 26g
• Protein: 4g

Tips

• Make sure your butter is at room temperature before you start. This will make it easier to cream together with the sugar.
• You can use any combination of dried fruit that you like. Popular choices include raisins, currants, cranberries, and cherries.
• If you don't have mixed dried fruit, you can use just one type of fruit instead.
• You can also add nuts to your fruit cake if you like. Walnuts, pecans, and almonds are all great options.
• Be careful not to overmix the batter. This can lead to a tough, dense cake.
• Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing it. This will help it hold its shape and prevent it from falling apart.

Conclusion