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boiled fruit cake

Boiled fruit cake: 7 Reasons It Will Melt Your Heart


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A moist and flavorful boiled fruit cake filled with dried fruits and nuts.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup mixed dried fruits
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts
  • 2 eggs

Instructions

  1. Boil dried fruits and water for 10 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat and add sugar and butter. Stir until melted.
  3. Let the mixture cool.
  4. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Add the cooled fruit mixture and mix well.
  6. Incorporate chopped nuts and eggs.
  7. Pour into a greased cake pan.
  8. Bake at 350°F for 45-50 minutes.
  9. Let cool before serving.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container.
  • Taste improves after a few days.
  • Can be served with a dusting of powdered sugar.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: boiled fruit cake, fruit cake, dessert, baked goods