Description
A moist and flavorful cake made with boiled fruits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed dried fruits
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Boil the dried fruits in water for 10 minutes.
- Add sugar and baking soda, stir well.
- Let the mixture cool.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar.
- Add eggs and vanilla, mix well.
- Combine the fruit mixture with the creamed mixture.
- Sift the flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg together.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45-50 minutes.
- Cool before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container.
- Best enjoyed after a day or two.
- Can be served with whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: boiled fruit cake, dessert, cake, dried fruits