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English fruitcake topped with dried fruits and powdered sugar

English Fruitcake

English fruitcake is a traditional dessert, especially popular during the holiday season. The dried fruits and citrus flavors blend harmoniously, while the cinnamon adds warmth to the whole thing. This cake is the perfect choice for tea or as a Christmas dessert, and every bite evokes a piece of English tradition.

Prep Time 30 min
Preparation 1 hr
Total 1 hr 30 min
3200 Kcal
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Ingredients for this recipe

Servings: 8
⭕ 250 g All-purpose flour
⭕ 200 g Granulated sugar
⭕ 150 g Unsalted butter
⭕ 4 Eggs
⭕ 100 g Raisins
⭕ 150 g Mixed dried fruits
⭕ 1 Orange zest
⭕ 1 Lemon zest
⭕ 1 packet Baking powder
⭕ 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
⭕ 50 g Powdered sugar (for dusting)

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    Preparation Steps

    1

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a cake pan.

    2

    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon.

    3

    In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

    4

    Stir in the orange zest, lemon zest, and mixed dried fruits into the butter mixture.

    5

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

    6

    Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

    7

    Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

    8

    Let cool completely in the pan before dusting with powdered sugar.