Women's Weekly Celebration Fruit Cake Recipe
Ingredients
This delicious Women's Weekly celebration fruit cake is best made with the following ingredients: 500g mixed dried fruit, 250g butter, grated rind of 1 lemon, 2 tablespoons of golden syrup, 2 tablespoons of rum, 2 eggs, 2 cups of self-raising flour, 1 cup of caster sugar and 2 tablespoons of ground almonds.
Instructions
Start by preheating your oven to 150°C. Grease and line a 20cm round cake tin with baking paper. In a saucepan, melt the butter and golden syrup together over low heat and then add the dried fruit, lemon rind, rum and 2 tablespoons of water. Simmer for 2 minutes then remove from the heat and allow to cool.
In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Sift the flour and ground almonds into the egg mixture and stir until combined. Gradually add the cooled fruit mixture and fold through. Finally, spoon the cake mixture into the prepared tin and bake for 1¼-1½ hours, or until a skewer inserted into the cake comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack. Once cooled, decorate with icing and/or glace cherries for a festive look.
Nutrition
This Women's Weekly celebration fruit cake is full of nourishing ingredients, making it the perfect treat. The dried fruit provides essential vitamins and minerals, while the butter, eggs and flour provide protein and healthy fats. The sugar and golden syrup offer sweetness, and the ground almonds, rum and lemon rind add flavor and richness.
The cake is best enjoyed in moderation, as it does contain a large amount of sugar and fat. However, it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat – just remember to enjoy it in moderation!
Serving Suggestion
This delicious Women's Weekly celebration fruit cake is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays and baby showers to Christmas and New Year. Serve it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream for a truly indulgent treat.
Variations
This recipe can be easily adapted to suit your tastes. Try adding different types of dried fruit such as sultanas, dates or figs, or adding spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg. You can also replace the rum with brandy, whiskey or orange juice for a different flavor.
You can also add a layer of jam or marzipan before adding the cake mixture for an extra special treat. Whichever way you choose to enjoy it, this Women's Weekly celebration fruit cake is sure to be a hit!
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