Description
A rich and flavorful traybake fruitcake, perfect for holiday celebrations, bringing joy and togetherness to festive gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup milk or flavored liqueur
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits (e.g., cranberries, cherries, apricots)
- ½ cup chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts, pecans)
- ¼ cup apricot jam (for brushing)
- Marzipan (for layering)
- Fondant (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the fruits: Chop dried fruits and mix with a bit of flour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Make the cake batter by mixing flour, sugar, spices, eggs, and milk until combined.
- Pour batter into a baking tray and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Once cooled, brush the top with apricot jam.
- Add a layer of marzipan over the cake.
- Optional: Cover with fondant for a professional finish.
- Decorate as desired.
- Let the cake rest before slicing and serve.
Notes
You can customize with your preferred dried fruits and nuts. This cake is best stored in an airtight container for up to one month.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg