Moist Fruit Cake Recipe | How To Make Fruit Cake At Home

mixed dried fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: canned fruits

Fresh fruits provide a lighter texture, while canned fruits are often more affordable.

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option, while margarine can be less expensive.

dark rum or brandy

🥗Healthier: apple juice

💰Cheaper: white grape juice

Apple juice adds moisture without alcohol, and grape juice is often less costly.

chopped nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: oats

Seeds provide crunch and nutrition without allergens, while oats can bulk up the cake.

In a large pot, combine butter, brown sugar, raisins, cranberries, prunes, dates, glace cherries, and water. Bring to a boil and then simmer for a few minutes.

Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.

In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, mixed spice, cinnamon powder, salt, and baking powder.

Add the cooled fruit mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing well.

In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and then add lemon zest and orange zest.

Combine the egg mixture with the fruit and flour mixture until just combined.

Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch cake pan.

Bake in a preheated oven at 320°F (160°C) for 75 - 80 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.

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