Eggless Fruit Cake Recipe | Christmas Fruit Cake | Easy Christmas Recipe | Fruit Cake Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with a unique flavor.

mixed dried fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruits can reduce sugar content and enhance flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with a distinct taste.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a lactose-free alternative that adds a nutty flavor.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Grease and line a cake tin with parchment paper.

Mix all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add milk and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and combine well.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

Fold in mixed dried fruits, walnuts, orange zest, and lemon zest gently.

Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and smooth the top.

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

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

Once cooled, decorate as desired and serve.

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