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Candied Fruit Cake

A moist loaf cake packed with candied fruit and Corinthian raisins, finished with a shiny apricot glaze.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 475

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 350 g
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp baking powder 8 g
  • Pinch of salt
  • Mix-Ins
  • 1 1/3 cups finely diced candied fruit 200 g
  • 2/3 cup candied fruit pieces 100 g
  • 1/2 cup Corinthian raisins 60 g
Wet Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup + 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp unsalted butter 190 g, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar 150 g
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 Tbsp + 1 tsp milk 50 ml
  • 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp orange juice 40 ml
  • 2 tsp vanilla sugar 8 g
Glaze
  • 2 Tbsp apricot glaze 40 g

Equipment

  • Loaf pan (about 9x5-inch)
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Parchment paper
  • Cooling rack
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. Place the Corinthian raisins in a bowl, cover with warm water for 10–15 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
  4. Add the small diced candied fruits and candied fruit pieces to the flour mixture and stir to coat.
  5. In a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until lighter and fluffy.
  6. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  7. Mix in milk, orange juice, and vanilla sugar until combined.
  8. Add the dry mixture and mix just until no dry flour remains.
  9. Stir in the drained raisins.
  10. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  11. Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs (about 45–60 minutes).
  12. Cool in the pan 10–15 minutes, then remove and cool on a rack.
  13. Warm the apricot glaze slightly and brush over the top before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 475kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 6gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 170mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 720IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 1.8mg

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Notes

  • Coating the candied fruit in flour helps prevent sinking.
  • Don’t overmix after adding flour to keep the crumb tender.
  • Apricot glaze brushes best when slightly warm.
  • Optional flavor boost: add orange zest to the batter.

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