Description
A moist and flavorful boiled fruit cake made with a variety of dried fruits and nuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- In a pot, combine dried fruits and water. Boil for 10 minutes.
- Add butter and sugar to the pot. Stir until melted.
- Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and cinnamon.
- Incorporate the fruit mixture into the dry ingredients.
- Add eggs and nuts. Mix well.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake at 350°F for 45-50 minutes.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Use any combination of dried fruits.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Can be served with whipped cream or icing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: boiled fruit cake, fruit cake, baked desserts