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This boiled fruit cake is the best and easiest to make. It is packed with bursts of naturally sweet fruits and a hint of spices. It is the kind of dessert that feels like a warm hug on a chilly day. Whether you are serving it for breakfast or just sharing it with loved ones during special moments, this classic cake never goes out of style. Boiling the fruits in condensed milk intensifies their sweetness making the cake delicious.

Why You’ll Fall in Love with Boiled Fruit Cake

Boiled fruit cake is the perfect harmony of rich flavors and effortless charm. It’s not just a dessert—it’s an experience! This is why you will fall in love with this cake:

Boiled fruit cake has rich, deep flavors as a result of boiling the fruits. Boiling them intensifies their natural sweetness.
It is moist and tender. Boiling ensures a soft, dense cake that is pleasant and soft to eat.
It is easy and quick to make. Boiling the fruits helps you skip the process of soaking them.
You can use your favorite fruits to make this cake. You can also add nuts and a splash of rum for added deliciousness.

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How to Make Boiled Fruit Cake

Boiled fruit cake is moist and flavorful. Boiling the fruits enhances the richness and texture of the cake. This cake is mainly baked for festive seasons and can be enjoyed plain or with a glaze. Here is an overview of the ingredients that you need to make this cake:

Ingredients

All-purpose flour – This is the main ingredient that helps to provide the structure of the cake ensuring that the cake holds together.
Condensed milk – Adds sweetness and a rich, creamy texture to the cake.
Butter – Contributes to a soft, tender crumb and adds a rich, buttery flavor.
Raisins and sultanas- Provide natural sweetness and a chewy texture, making the cake more flavorful.
Dates – Offer deep caramel-like sweetness and extra moisture to the cake.
Cranberries – Cranberries have a tangy taste and thus they help to balance the sweet flavors in the other fruits.
Cinnamon powder – Enhances the cake’s warm, spiced aroma and flavor.
Mixed spices – This is a blend of spices such as nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. This enriches the cake’s taste.
Eggs – Eggs ate binders. They help to bind all the other ingredients together and trap moisture. They help to build the structure and make the cake moist.
Baking powder – Acts as a leavening agent, helping the cake rise and achieve a light texture.
Salt – Balances sweetness and enhances the overall flavor of the cake.

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Instruction

Preheat oven to 150°C and grease and line the base and side of the cake pan with parchment paper.
Place the condensed milk into a large sauce pan with a heavy base.
Add the butter, dried fruits and heat over a low heat until the butter is melted then stir and simmer for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and put aside to cool for 5 minutes
Sift flour and spices into a large mixing bowl and mix well.
Add the eggs and the cooled fruits into the flour mixture. mix them together quickly until well combined.
Spoon mixture into the prepared cake tin.
Bake for 1 1/2 hours or until cake has risen, firm and golden brown. Alternatively, insert a skewer in the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, then the cake is baked.
Remove from oven and leave to cool in the tin for 10 minutes then remove from the tin and let it cool completely on a wire rack.

How to Store Boiled Fruit Cake

This cake stores well wrapped in a baking paper in an airtight container. If you want it to last longer, store in a fridge to last for a month.