Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of our delightful Boozy Fruit Cake, a moist and festive dessert perfect for any celebration. This cake is a wonderful blend of dried fruits, nuts, and warm spices, creating a satisfying taste that will impress your guests. The absence of alcohol in this recipe ensures everyone can enjoy it without concerns. Soak your cake regularly with apple juice to enhance its flavor and moisture over time. With its beautiful appearance and delectable taste, this cake is ideal for holiday gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup salted butter
- 1 cup milk
- 1¼ cups golden raisins
- 1¼ cups raisins
- ¾ cup dried pitted dates
- ½ cup currants
- 1 cup candied orange or lemon peel
- 1⅓ cups walnuts
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ cup golden syrup or light corn syrup
- 2 extra-large eggs
- 5 tablespoons apple juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a 9-inch round cake tin with parchment paper.
- In a large saucepan, combine milk, golden syrup, butter, dates, golden raisins, raisins, currants, and candied peel. Gently heat until the butter melts; let cool.
- Sift together flour, pumpkin pie spice, and baking soda in a separate bowl. Stir in walnuts until coated.
- Beat eggs into the cooled fruit mixture one at a time, then fold in dry ingredients gently.
- Pour batter into the prepared tin and bake for about 2 to 2½ hours until a skewer comes out clean. Cover with foil if browning too quickly.
- Once baked, poke holes on top with a skewer and drizzle with apple juice while warm.
- Cool completely in the tin before wrapping tightly in parchment and foil.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Traditional
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 90g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg