DAD'S FRUITCAKE
My mum would make one of these cakes every week so my dad could take a piece to work with him every day. In common with all fruitcakes, it tastes far better a week after making as it tends to be very dry for the first couple of days. The loaf tin is about 8x4 inches and about 2 inches deep. The amount of milk can be adjusted if the mixture seems a bit dry. Hmmm, my scribbled copy of the recipe calls for "enough fruit". This makes perfect sense to me, knowing how big a well the food mixer leaves in the centre of the dough but I'd be inclined to translate this as about 2 cups worth. I think that, once it's all mixed in, the mixture tends to look as though its about 60%dough and 40% fruit - but feel free to change this to your own taste.
Provided by Chef Hels
Categories Dessert
Time 1h35m
Yield 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put everything*except* the milk and the fruit in a food mixer and mix well for about 5 minutes- the mixture will be quite stiff.
- Add milk and mix well.
- Mix in fruit by hand.
- It's normally easier to add the fruit a little bit at a time.
- Bake in the top of a preheated oven at gas mark 4, 180 degC, 350 degF for about 1 1/4 hours.
- Check after 1 hour- if a knife poked into the cake comes out clean, the cake is fully cooked.
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Razz
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a classic fruitcake. It's easy to follow and the cake turns out moist and flavorful.
Fariya Gaming10
[email protected]I added a little bit of rum to the fruitcake batter, and it gave the cake a really nice flavor.
Emon Sarder
[email protected]This fruitcake is a great make-ahead dessert. I made it a few weeks before Christmas and it was still moist and delicious on Christmas Day.
Betty Mcclelland
[email protected]I made this fruitcake for my family's Christmas dinner, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the moist texture and the flavorful combination of fruits and nuts.
hakimoto75 echou
[email protected]This is the best fruitcake recipe I've ever tried. It's easy to make, and the cake turns out moist and delicious every time.
Sheena Dziwornu
[email protected]I've been making this fruitcake for years, and it's always a favorite. It's moist, flavorful, and always a hit at holiday parties.
M USAMA Gujjar
[email protected]This fruitcake is so good! I love the tartness of the cranberries and the sweetness of the pineapple. It's the perfect holiday treat.
ashneel isram
[email protected]I made this fruitcake for a Christmas party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the moist texture and the flavorful combination of fruits and nuts.
Rachel Tsubane
[email protected]This is a great recipe for fruitcake. It's easy to follow, and the cake turns out moist and delicious.
Afsar Alii
[email protected]I've made this fruitcake several times, and it always turns out perfectly. It's a delicious and festive treat that's perfect for the holidays.
urwahoca ne
[email protected]This fruitcake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of fruits and nuts. It's the perfect holiday treat.
Nicole Deloria
[email protected]I made this fruitcake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best fruitcake he's ever had.
Bimal chokami
[email protected]This is the best fruitcake I've ever had! The cranberries and pineapple add a nice tartness that balances out the sweetness of the cake. I highly recommend this recipe.
Ammar Raja
[email protected]I've been making this fruitcake for years, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The recipe is easy to follow, and the cake always turns out moist and delicious.
Us Living
[email protected]This fruitcake was a hit at our family Christmas gathering. Everyone loved the moist texture and the flavorful combination of fruits and nuts. I'll definitely be making this again next year!