Traditionally served at Christmas, fruitcake with candied fruit is a holiday classic that is also enjoyed throughout the year.
Fruitcake With Candied Fruit (Christmas Recipe)
Servings
12
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
45
minutesMake a delicious homemade fruitcake with candied fruit for Christmas and New Year with this easy-to-follow recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup sugar
1 cup candied fruit
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
250 ml water, at room temperaturew
Directions
- Mix the all-purpose flour, sugar, oil, and water until the batter becomes creamy. Add the candied fruit and stir well.
- Pour all the batter into a baking pan greased with butter or margarine and dusted with flour.
- Add the baking powder and mix until fully incorporated and the batter is smooth and uniform.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once the cake has cooled, run a knife around the edges to loosen it. Remove the cake from the pan, and it’s ready to slice and serve!
