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Fruit Cake

Boozy Fruit Cake
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Experience the joy of baking with this rich and festive Fruit Cake, perfect for any celebration. Made with a delightful blend of dried fruits, nuts, and warming spices, this cake offers a moist texture that only improves with time. The unique touch of ‘feeding’ it with apple juice enhances its flavors and creates a memorable treat for gatherings or a special indulgence for yourself. Whether enjoyed plain or adorned with whipped cream or fresh fruits, this cake is sure to impress.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup salted butter, softened
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1¼ cups golden raisins
  • 1¼ cups raisins
  • ¾ cup dried pitted dates, roughly chopped
  • ½ cup currants
  • 1 cup candied orange or lemon peel, finely chopped
  • 1⅓ cups walnuts, roughly chopped
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (substitute with gluten-free flour if desired)
  • 2½ tsps pumpkin pie spice
  • ¾ tsp baking soda
  • ¾ cup golden syrup or light corn syrup
  • 2 extra-large eggs
  • 5 tbsps apple juice (for feeding)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a 9-inch round cake tin with parchment paper.
  2. In a large saucepan over low heat, combine the milk, golden syrup, butter, dates, golden raisins, raisins, currants, and candied peel. Stir until melted and well mixed; let cool.
  3. In another bowl, sift together flour, pumpkin pie spice, and baking soda. Fold in the walnuts.
  4. Beat the eggs into the cooled fruit mixture one at a time. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared tin and bake for about 2 to 2½ hours until a skewer comes out clean.
  6. Once baked, poke holes in the top and drizzle with two tablespoons of apple juice while still warm. Let cool completely in the tin before wrapping.

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