If you're looking for a festive and flavorful treat to enjoy during the holidays, look no further than English fruitcake. This classic cake is packed with dried fruits, nuts, and spices, and it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Our collection of English fruitcake recipes offers a variety of options, from traditional to modern, so you're sure to find one that you'll love.
Whether you prefer a light and airy cake or a dense and chewy one, we have a recipe for you. We also offer a variety of flavor variations, so you can find a cake that suits your taste buds. From classic fruitcake with raisins, currants, and candied citrus peel to modern variations with chocolate, nuts, and spices, we have something for everyone.
So gather your ingredients and get ready to bake a delicious English fruitcake. With our easy-to-follow recipes and helpful tips, you'll be able to create a festive and memorable cake that everyone will love.
BEST BOILED FRUITCAKE
This recipe produces a really moist fruit cake it was given to me by my mom, and it's really easy. My mom uses it for Christmas cake by icing it. I use it for birthdays, Christmas, or just for a treat.
Provided by Mark Richards
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Cherry Dessert Recipes
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Line one 8 inch deep sided cake tin with parchment paper.
- Place the fruit cherries, peel, walnuts, sugar, butter or margarine, mixed spice, baking soda and milk in a medium sized saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Let mixture cool to body temperature.
- Stir in the flour and the eggs. Pour batter into the prepared pan. Wrap outside of pan with brown paper or newspaper.
- Bake at 325 degrees F (160 degrees C) for 40 minutes then reduce temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and continue to baking cake for 1-1/2 hours. Remove cake from oven and allow it to cool in tin for 5 minutes then turn it out onto a cooling rack, remove greaseproof paper and leave until cool. Cake can be stored for up to 6 months wrapped in foil and in an air tight tin.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 587.5 calories, Carbohydrate 99.4 g, Cholesterol 75.8 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 621.1 mg, Sugar 38.4 g
QUICK AND EASY BRITISH FRUITCAKE
A quick and easy fruit cake for tea time that tastes best fresh out of the oven. You can use any mixed dried fruit you like, including cherries. [Recipe originally submitted to Allrecipes.co.uk]
Provided by Tessaann
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European UK and Ireland English
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 6-inch round cake pan.
- Place flour in a bowl. Rub butter into the flour until mixture resembles fine bread crumbs. Add mixed fruit, 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, and mixed spice. Stir to combine. Add milk and egg and mix until batter is soft and easy to drop.
- Drop batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle light brown sugar on top and pat down with the back of a spoon.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 1 to 1 1/4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.6 calories, Carbohydrate 56.1 g, Cholesterol 54.5 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 367.6 mg, Sugar 17.9 g
Tips:
- Use good quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the fruitcake will be. Use fresh, ripe fruit, and high-quality spices and nuts.
- Soak the fruit in alcohol: This will help to plump up the fruit and give the cake a richer flavor. You can use any type of alcohol you like, but rum, brandy, or whiskey are all good choices.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the cake, making it lighter and more tender.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help to prevent the cake from curdling.
- Sift the flour and baking powder together before adding them to the batter: This will help to ensure that the cake is evenly mixed and has a light, fluffy texture.
- Fold in the fruit and nuts last: This will help to prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the cake.
- Bake the cake in a low oven for a long time: This will help to prevent the cake from drying out.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion:
English fruitcake is a delicious and festive cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is a bit of work to make, but it is definitely worth the effort. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make a fruitcake that will be the star of your holiday table.
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