Rich Fruit Cake Recipe By Nigella
Ingredients:
This rich fruit cake recipe by Nigella is a classic recipe that has been around for generations. To make this delicious cake you will need the following ingredients:
- 225g/8oz of butter, softened
- 225g/8oz of dark muscovado sugar
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- 225g/8oz of self-raising flour
- 50g/2oz of ground almonds
- 1 teaspoon of mixed spice
- 225g/8oz of mixed dried fruit
- 50g/2oz of glacé cherries, halved
- 50g/2oz of chopped mixed peel
- 50g/2oz of chopped blanched almonds
- 4 tablespoons of brandy or sherry
Instructions:
To make this delicious rich fruit cake, preheat your oven to 150°C/300°F/Gas Mark 2. Grease and line a 20cm/8 inch round cake tin. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Gradually add the eggs, beating well after each addition. Sift in the flour and ground almonds, add the mixed spice and mix in until smooth. Add the dried fruit, glacé cherries, mixed peel and almonds and mix together until everything is combined.
Put the mixture into the prepared tin and level the surface. Bake in the preheated oven for 1½ - 2 hours until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. Once the cake is cooked, leave it to cool in the tin for 10 minutes and then turn out onto a wire cooling rack. Prick the cake all over with a skewer and spoon the brandy or sherry over the cake, allowing it to be absorbed. Once the cake is cold, wrap it in baking parchment or greaseproof paper and store in an airtight tin.
Nutrition:
This rich fruit cake is a tasty treat and is high in sugar and fat, so should be consumed in moderation. Each slice contains approximately:
- Calories: 318 kcal
- Protein: 4.6 g
- Fat: 14.7 g
- Carbohydrate: 43.3 g
- Fibre: 1.2 g
- Sugar: 23.7 g
- Sodium: 0.3 g
This rich fruit cake is a great treat for special occasions and is sure to be a hit with family and friends. If you make a large cake, it can be stored in an airtight container for up to two weeks. Serve it with a dollop of cream or a scoop of ice cream and you have a delicious dessert.
This rich fruit cake is a classic recipe that never goes out of fashion. It is a delicious treat that is sure to be enjoyed by everyone. So why not give it a try and you won't be disappointed.
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