Christmas Fruit Cake | Easy Super Moist Recipe | Holiday Baking

mixed dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruit offers a lighter option, while raisins are more economical.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Seeds provide a nut-free alternative and are often less expensive.

rum or brandy

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic apple cider

💰Cheaper: water

Apple cider adds flavor without alcohol, while water is a budget-friendly option.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative, while margarine is usually cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 140C/275F.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed dried fruit, brown sugar, orange juice or brandy, water, and baking soda.

Melt the butter and add it to the mixture along with the lemon zest, orange zest, chopped walnuts, treacle or molasses, and beaten eggs. Mix well.

Gradually fold in the plain flour and self-raising flour until just combined.

Pour the batter into a greased 23cm cake tin.

Bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Once cooked, remove from the oven and cover with foil.

Allow to cool in the tin for a couple of hours or overnight.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens