Simple boiled fruit cake

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.

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Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 1 30

Cooling time: 20

Total Time: 2 10

Servings: cake

Calories: 581.4kcal

Equipment

Oven

Ingredients

1¾ cup condensed milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
⅔ cup butter
1 cup raisins
1 cup sultanas
1 cup dates
½ cup cranberries
1 tsp cinnamon powder
2 tsp mixed spices
2 eggs large
2 tsp Baking powder
½ tsp salt

Instructions

Step 1: preparations

Preheat oven to 150°C
Grease and line the base and side of the cake pan with parchment paper.

Step 2: Boil the fruits

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

Step 3: Mix ingredients

Sift flour and spices into a large mixing bowl and mix well.
Beat the eggs lightly.
Add the beaten eggs and the cooled fruits into the flour mixture. mix them together quickly until well combined.

Step 4: Bake

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.