About
A fruit cake is a type of cake made with chopped candied or dried fruit, nuts, and spices, and sometimes soaked in spi. It is sometimes served with a topping of marzipan, icing, or glaze. Fruit cakes are typically served during the holiday season in many countries. Fruit cakes are often made with a variety of fruits, such as raisins, currants, dates, figs, cherries, and citrus peel. Nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, and pecans, are also commonly used. Spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, are often added to enhance the flavor.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
6.1
Fats
52.5
Carbs
20.2
Fibre
2.0
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Recipe
Ingredients
all-purpose flour
2 cups
baking powder
1 teaspoon
baking soda
1/2 teaspoon
salt
1/2 teaspoon
butter, softened
1/2 cup
white sugar
1 cup
eggs
2
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon
milk
1/2 cup
chopped fresh fruit (such as apples, pears, peaches, or berries)
2 cups
Directions
Step 1:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
Step 2:
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 3:
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
Step 4:
Gradually beat in the dry ingredients alternately with the milk. Fold in the chopped fruit.
Step 5:
Spread the batter into the prepared pan.
Step 6:
Bake for 30 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool before serving. Enjoy!
Did you know?
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 13768 users have chowed down on Fruit Cake a whopping 21089 times.
Where was it consumed the most?
Hungry much? These cities certainly are! Kolkata, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Delhi, Bengaluru are the top 5 cities gobbling up Fruit Cake like there's no tomorrow.
When was it eaten the most?
When it comes to Fruit Cake, our users are head over heels in december, but the interest cools down in april.
Who preferred this food the most?
It's official: Fruit Cake is the food of choice for 24-27 female, with people of >40 BMI also on board.
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 13768 users have chowed down on Fruit Cake a whopping 21089 times.
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