Boiled fruit cake
Boiled fruit cake is a traditional British dessert that dates back to the 18th century. It was originally made as a way to preserve fruits for longer periods.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.
Boiled fruit cake
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a large saucepan, combine the mixed dried fruits and enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a cake tin.
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In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and ground cinnamon. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk.
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Fold in the boiled dried fruits.
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Pour the batter into the greased cake tin and smooth the top.
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Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the tin for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 58g20%
- Sugars 40g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
