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A close up shot of a sliced fruit cake showing raisins and walnuts

Cake With Fruit

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Description

This sophisticated Cake With Fruit features a moist, dense crumb achieved by simmering dried fruits in citrus and butter before baking. Spiced with warm aromatics and finished with a bright orange glaze, it is a modern masterpiece that rewards patience with deep, complex flavors.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (350g) dried fruit mix (sultanas, raisins, currants, and glacé cherries)
  • 1 cup chopped pitted dates
  • 1 cup sweetened orange juice (divided)
  • 1.5 tbsp orange zest
  • 2 tbsp molasses
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup soft brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, halved
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, dried fruit mix, chopped dates, half of the orange juice, orange zest, and molasses.
  2. Simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes, then pour into a shallow dish and cool completely to room temperature.
  3. Preheat your oven to 140°C (285°F) and grease and line an 8×3 inch cake tin with baking paper.
  4. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs and vegetable oil together, then fold this mixture into the cooled fruit base.
  6. Gently fold in the halved walnuts and the sifted dry ingredients until no white streaks remain.
  7. Transfer the batter to the prepared tin, level the top, and bake for 75 to 85 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the tin for 30 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and brush with a glaze made from the remaining orange juice and granulated sugar.
  9. Wrap the cooled cake tightly in foil and store in an airtight container for 48 hours before slicing.

Notes

To ensure the perfect rise and texture, make sure the boiled fruit mixture has cooled completely before adding the eggs to prevent them from curdling. Measuring your dried fruit by weight rather than volume will yield the most consistent results for this dense, flavorful cake.

  • Prep Time: 65 mins
  • Cook Time: 80 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British-inspired

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