Best fruit loaf cake

The Best Fruit Loaf Cake! This is an absolutely delicious cake full of flavors. It's a mouth-watering cake stuffed with delicious fruits.

Slices of fruit cake on a serving platter

Fruit Cake is almost too good to be true. Just weigh, stir and cook. This simple and tasty fruit loaf cake is perfect to serve on any occasion.
Once you've tried this recipe, I am sure you will make it time and time again. The aroma that flows trought the kitchen when It's baking is truly out of this world!
This cake is absolutely delicious! It has a rich flavor and is so easy to make. Your family will love a slice of this cake with a lovely cup of coffee for breakfast!

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INGREDIENTS FOR FRUIT LOAF CAKE

Here you'll find all the ingredients needed to make this recipe:

  • Granulated sugar - Sweetness and flavor.
  • Candied fruit and walnut kernels - The main ingredients of the recipe. For the cake filling.
  • Sifted flour - Give consistency and is the base of the batter.
  • Melted butter - Makes the cake soft and tastier.
  • Eggs - Makes the cake more soft and fluffy.
  • Baking powder - Help the cake rise.
  • Lemon zest and Port wine - Ingredients that give flavor to the cake.

Below you’ll find the correct measurement of all ingredients and the step-by-step guide for this recipe.

Fruit cake on a rectangular platter

HOW TO MAKE FRUIT LOAF CAKE

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF). Grease a loaf tin with butter and dust the inside of the pan with some flour.

Step 2: Using a stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment, beat for about 2 minutes the sugar and the melted butter. Add the eggs, Port wine and the lemon zest until obtain a homogeneous mixture. Fold with a spatula the candied fruit and the walnut kernels slightly chopped. Add the sifted flour and the baking powder and fold until a creamy and homogeneous mixture. Fruit cake steps Fruit cake on a glass bowl

Step 3: Pour the cake batter into the prepared tin and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Fruit cake dough on a loaf tin

Step 4: Remove the cake from the oven and allow to cool for about 30 minutes inside the tin.

Step 5: Remove from the loaf tin and place the cake onto a wire rack or serving platter. Allow to cool to room temperature and serve.

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RECIPE TIPS

Use these two techniques to know when a cake is done:
Toothpick test: Insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean with no batter sticking to it, the cake is done. If there are still some wet crumbs or batter stuck to the toothpick, leave the cake in the oven for a few more minutes.
Finger test: Gently press the center of the cake with your finger. If it springs back and doesn't leave an indentation, the cake is done. If you notice that your finger leaves indents when you press down, put the cake back in the oven for a few more minutes and check again.

Some tips to make the cake denser:
1. Use ingredients like eggs, milk or yogurt to add moisture to the cake.
2. Reduce the amount of baking powder or baking soda in the recipe.
3. Replace all-purpose flour with cake flour or almond flour.
4. Bake the cake at a lower temperature.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long to cool a cake before removing from pan?

It may vary depending on the type of cake, pan and kitchen temperature.
For most cakes, allow to cool about 25 to 30 minutes to ensure the cake doesn't fall apart.
After this initial cooling period, you can also run a knife along the edges of the cake to loosen it from the sides of the pan.

How do you store the cake?

Allow the cake to cool completely before storing. Wrap the cake tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil to prevent it from drying out.
Place the wrapped cake in a container or in a plastic bag (You can also cut the cake into slices and store individually).
Never store the cake at room temperature for more than 2 days.

Best fruit loaf cake

Slices of fruit cake on a serving platter

The Best Fruit Loaf Cake! This is an absolutely delicious cake full of flavors. It's a mouth-watering cake stuffed with delicious fruits.

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    Category:Breakfast, Cakes, Desserts, Recipes
    Cuisine: ,
    Difficulty:
    Servings: 12 slices
    Prep Time:20 m
    Cook Time:40 m
    Total Time:60 m

    Ingredients

    • 150 grams (2/3 cup) granulated sugar
    • 200 grams (7 ounces) candied fruit
    • 100 grams (1 ounce) walnut kernels slightly chopped
    • 200 grams (1 1/2 cups) sifted flour (all-purpose flour)
    • 125 grams (1/2 cup) melted butter
    • 3 medium eggs
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • Zest of one lemon
    • 1 tablespoon Port wine

    Directions

    1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF). Grease a loaf tin (25 x 11 centimeters with 7 centimeters high (9 3/4 x 4 1/3-inch with 2 3/4-inch-high)) with butter and dust the inside of the pan with some flour.
    2. Using a stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment, beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes the sugar and the melted butter. Add the eggs, Port wine and the lemon zest until obtain a homogeneous mixture. Fold with a spatula the candied fruit and the walnut kernels slightly chopped. Add the sifted flour and the baking powder and fold until a creamy and homogeneous mixture.
    3. Pour the cake batter into the prepared tin and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 40 to 45 minutes (the time depends on the oven).
    4. Remove the cake from the oven and allow to cool for about 30 minutes inside the tin.
    5. Remove from the loaf tin and place the cake onto a wire rack or serving platter. Allow to cool to room temperature and serve.
    Best fruit loaf cake
    Nutrition facts
    Serves 12 slices
    Per Serving:
    % DAILY VALUE
    Calories 313
    Total Fat 15 g(19%)
    Saturated Fat 6 g(31%)
    Cholesterol 63 mg(21%)
    Sodium 76 mg(3%)
    Total Carbohydrate 40 g(15%)
    Protein 4.5 g
     

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