This quick and easy British fruitcake is a delightful treat, packed with mixed dried fruits and warm spices. Perfect for any occasion, it requires minimal effort and delivers maximum flavor.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
2h
Ingredients
12 Servings
- 225 grams brown sugar
- 225 grams butter
- 4 eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 450 grams mixed dried fruits
- 2 teaspoons mixed spice
- 225 grams self-raising flour
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F). Grease and line a 20cm (8 inch) round cake tin.
Step 2
In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
Step 3
Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Step 4
Fold in the self-raising flour and mixed spice.
Step 5
Stir in the mixed dried fruits and milk until evenly combined.
Step 6
Pour the mixture into the prepared cake tin and level the top.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 8
Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.