Servings: 8 people
Calories: 280kcal
Cost: $20
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Loaf pan
- Parchment paper
- Oven
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, apricots)
- 0.5 cup candied peel
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 cup milk
- 1 cup royal icing (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine the dried fruits and candied peel, and let them soak in a splash of rum or orange juice while preparing other ingredients.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Fold in the flour, spices, and baking powder.
- Alternate adding the milk and the soaked fruits, mixing gently to avoid overworking the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, covering with foil halfway through baking if necessary.
- Let the cake rest for 15 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
This recipe is perfect for festive gatherings or as a thoughtful homemade gift.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1.5mg
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