🍰 A Classic Tea-Time Favorite: Fruit Cake Recipe You’ll Love
Introduction:
There’s something timeless about fruit cake — its rich aroma, soft texture, and the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Whether it’s a winter evening or a casual tea party, a good fruit cake adds that nostalgic warmth to any gathering. This recipe brings you the perfect traditional version, with soaked dried fruits, aromatic spices, and a moist sponge that melts in your mouth.
🍒 Ingredients:
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All-purpose flour – 1 ½ cups
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Baking powder – 1 ½ tsp
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Butter – ¾ cup (room temp)
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Sugar – ¾ cup
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Eggs – 3 (room temp)
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Mixed dried fruits – 1 cup (raisins, cherries, cranberries, etc.)
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Orange juice – ½ cup (or apple juice)
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Vanilla essence – 1 tsp
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Cinnamon powder – ½ tsp
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Nutmeg powder – ¼ tsp
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Chopped walnuts or almonds – ¼ cup (optional)
👨🍳 Instructions:
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Soak the dried fruits in orange juice for 30 minutes (or overnight for best results).
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Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F). Grease and line a loaf or round pan.
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In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
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Sift flour, baking powder, and spices together. Gradually fold into the wet mixture.
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Mix in the soaked fruits along with leftover juice. Add nuts if using.
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Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 40–50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool completely before slicing.
☕ Serving Suggestions:
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Serve with English breakfast tea or masala chai
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Drizzle with honey or glaze for a festive touch
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Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days
🌟 Final Thought
A good fruit cake isn’t just a dessert — it’s a mood. From its golden crust to its fruity richness, this classic recipe brings together tradition, comfort, and deliciousness in every slice. Bake it once, and it might just become your new tea-time essential. 🍰☕