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Fruit Loaf Cake Recipe

Fruit Loaf Cake Recipe
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This Fruit Loaf Cake is a delightful treat packed with a medley of dried fruits, nuts, and warm spices. Perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack with a cup of tea.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ tsp ground cloves

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (200g) brown sugar
  • 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (60ml) orange juice
  • 1 tbsp orange zest

Additional Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (150g) mixed dried fruits (raisins, sultanas, cranberries, cherries)
  • ½ cup (80g) chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)
  • 2 tbsp flour (for coating fruits)
  • Optional: 2 tbsp rum or brandy for soaking fruits

Instructions

  1. Cream butter and sugar: Beat softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add eggs and flavors: Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract, orange juice, and zest.
  3. Prepare dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  4. Coat fruits and nuts: Toss dried fruits and nuts with 2 tbsp flour to coat and prevent sinking in the batter.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Add fruits and nuts: Fold in the coated fruits and nuts into the batter evenly.
  7. Bake: Pour the batter into a greased and lined loaf pan and bake at 160°C (320°F) for 60–75 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Cool and serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • You can customize the dried fruits and nuts based on your preferences.
  • For a richer flavor, soak the dried fruits in rum or brandy overnight before using.

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