Description
This classic Boiled Fruit Cake is rich, moist, and warmly spiced. Made by simmering dried fruits with molasses and sugar before baking, it’s a traditional holiday favorite that improves with time.
Ingredients
2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
1 cup (200g) brown sugar
1 cup (250g) mixed dried fruits
¾ cup (180ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
¾ cup (180ml) water or orange juice
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon mixed spice
½ teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons dark molasses or black treacle
¼ teaspoon salt
Optional: 2 tablespoons rum or brandy
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch cake pan.
2. In a saucepan combine brown sugar, dried fruits, oil, water, and molasses.
3. Bring to boil and simmer 5-7 minutes.
4. Cool mixture for 10-15 minutes.
5. Stir in eggs and vanilla extract.
6. In separate bowl mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt.
7. Fold dry ingredients into fruit mixture.
8. Pour batter into prepared pan.
9. Bake 45-55 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
10. Cool completely before slicing. Brush with rum if desired.
Notes
Boiling fruit enhances moisture and flavor.
Cool before adding eggs.
Cake tastes better the next day.
Store airtight up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: PT50M
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg