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Boiled Fruitcake Recipe

A rich and moist fruitcake made by boiling the ingredients first.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 2 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Mixed Dried Fruit
  • 1 cup Water
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar
  • ½ cup Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Mixed Spice
  • 2 Eggs beaten
  • 1.5 cups Self-Raising Flour

Instructions 

  1. 1. Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F).
  2. 2. In a saucepan, combine mixed dried fruit, water, brown sugar, butter, baking soda, and mixed spice. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes. Let it cool.
  3. 3. Once cooled, add beaten eggs and mix well.
  4. 4. Fold in the self-raising flour until well combined.
  5. 5. Pour the mixture into a greased and lined baking tin.
  6. 6. Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. 7. Let the cake cool in the tin before turning out onto a wire rack.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Fruitcake
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