Steamed Fruit Cake

Steamed fruit cake is a traditional dessert that is popular in many cultures around the world. It is often enjoyed during festive occasions and celebrations.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Steamed Fruit Cake

Cooking Method: Steaming Cuisine: International Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• 1 cup Mixed dried fruits (such as raisins, currants, and apricots)
• ¹⁄₂ cup Chopped nuts (such as almonds or walnuts)
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest

Instructions

1. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
5. Fold in the mixed dried fruits, chopped nuts, and lemon zest.
6. Pour the batter into a greased and lined cake tin.
7. Place the cake tin in a steamer and steam for 60 minutes.
8. Remove the cake from the steamer and let it rest for 30 minutes.
9. Serve the steamed fruit cake warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 25g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.