Simple Fruit Cake Recipe 🎄Fruits Do Not Sink - Easy Christmas Baking

mixed dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruit can reduce sugar content while raisins are more affordable.

candied peel

🥗Healthier: dried fruit

💰Cheaper: zest

Dried fruit offers a similar texture with less sugar.

brandy

🥗Healthier: apple juice

💰Cheaper: water

Apple juice adds moisture without alcohol.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil can lower saturated fat content.

Whisk 3 eggs and ¼ teaspoon salt at high speed for 3-4 minutes.

Add 130g (⅔ cup) sugar and whisk for another 30 seconds.

Pour in 60ml (¼ cup) vegetable oil and mix gently.

Add 180g (1 cup, 4 tablespoons) plain flour and 1 teaspoon baking powder; mix gently.

Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and ½ teaspoon almond essence (optional).

Add 60ml (¼ cup) milk or orange juice and mix gently until the batter is ready.

Fold in 30g (about 2-3 tablespoons) candied peel, 50g (¼ cup) dried mixed raisins, 50g (¼ cup) goji berries, and 50g (¼ cup) chopped pistachios.

Pour the batter into a 21x11x6 cm baking pan.

Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (338°F) for 45-55 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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