Homemade Fruit Cake | Easy Eggless Cake Recipe | Divine Taste With Anushruti

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.

Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F).

Grease and line a cake tin with parchment paper.

Mix the dried fruit, candied peel, and nuts in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Sift together flour, baking powder, and spices; gradually fold into the butter mixture.

Add the fruit mixture, vanilla extract, and citrus zest; stir until combined.

Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin.

Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.

Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Once cooled, brush the top with brandy and wrap in foil.

Store in a cool place for at least a week before serving.

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