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
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Parii Khan
[email protected]This boiled fruitcake is the perfect dessert for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to be a hit with your guests.
Siamisang gaetshwane
[email protected]I've never made boiled fruitcake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Oasis Harry
[email protected]This boiled fruitcake is a great way to use up leftover fruit. It's also a delicious and healthy snack.
Max Pro980
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but this boiled fruitcake is actually really good. It's not too sweet or dry, and the fruit is cooked perfectly.
Helen Beshir
[email protected]This boiled fruitcake is a delicious and festive treat. It's perfect for Christmas or any other special occasion.
Argha Hazra
[email protected]I've made this boiled fruitcake several times now, and it's always a success. It's a great way to use up leftover fruit, and it's also a delicious and healthy snack.
Sujon S
[email protected]This boiled fruitcake is the perfect dessert for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to be a hit with your guests.
Tajkiaakter Jeny
[email protected]I've never made boiled fruitcake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Greg Lacroix
[email protected]This boiled fruitcake is a great way to use up leftover fruit. It's also a delicious and healthy snack.
Angel Mackey
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but this boiled fruitcake is actually really good. It's not too sweet or dry, and the fruit is cooked perfectly.
Aryan Ashik
[email protected]This boiled fruitcake is a delicious and festive treat. It's perfect for Christmas or any other special occasion.
Akash Kashi
[email protected]I've made this boiled fruitcake several times now, and it's always a success. It's a great way to use up leftover fruit, and it's also a delicious and healthy snack.
SaVaGe_812_
[email protected]This boiled fruitcake is the perfect dessert for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to be a hit with your guests.
Md Abdul
[email protected]I've never made boiled fruitcake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Foryou Khan
[email protected]This boiled fruitcake is a great way to use up leftover fruit. It's also a delicious and healthy snack.
Nur Hossain
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but this boiled fruitcake is actually really good. It's not too sweet or dry, and the fruit is perfectly cooked.
Laki Mali
[email protected]This boiled fruitcake is a classic Christmas tradition in my family. It's always a delicious and festive treat.
Shazaib Mohib
[email protected]I've been making this boiled fruitcake for years, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's well worth the effort.
Kourtneigh Ferguson
[email protected]This is the best boiled fruitcake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful, and the fruit is perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again for Christmas.