While traditional fruit cake recipes typically contain many ingredients, here's a simplified version of a fruit cake that requires just four main ingredients
Ingredients:
- - 2 cups (300g) mixed dried fruit (such as raisins, currants, chopped dates, chopped apricots, etc.)
- - 1 1/2 cups (180g) self-rising flour
- - 1 cup (240ml) unsweetened apple juice
- - 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the mixed dried fruit, self-rising flour, apple juice, and vegetable oil. Stir until well combined and the fruit is evenly distributed.
3. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for about 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Remove the fruit cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. Once cooled, you can enjoy the fruit cake as is or decorate it with icing or powdered sugar, if desired.
7. Slice and serve the fruit cake as a delicious treat.
This simplified fruit cake recipe is a quick and easy option that still provides a tasty result. However, please note that this version does not include additional traditional ingredients like spices, nuts, or alcohol. Feel free to experiment and customize the recipe to your liking by adding ingredients such as cinnamon, nutmeg, chopped nuts, or a splash of rum or brandy.
