Delicious And Light Fruit Cake Recipe
If you’re looking for a delicious, light and fruity cake that’s easy to make, then you’ve come to the right place. This Odlums light fruit cake recipe is ideal for occasions such as birthdays or special events. It’s also a great cake to make for your family and friends during the summer months when the weather is warm and you want something sweet but light. The best part about this recipe is that you don’t need any special tools or ingredients to make it – just a few basic kitchen items, some Odlums self-raising flour, and some fresh fruit. So let’s get started!
Ingredients
- 200g Odlums Self Raising Flour
- 100g caster sugar
- 100g butter
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 250g mixed dried fruits (sultanas, currants, raisins)
- 50g chopped almonds
- Zest of half an orange
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4 and grease and line a 20cm/8in round cake tin with baking parchment.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then add the milk and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
Add the Odlums self-raising flour to the bowl and mix until just combined. Stir in the dried fruits, almonds and orange zest until evenly distributed. Spoon the cake mixture into the prepared cake tin and level the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. Leave to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
Per serving, this Odlums light fruit cake contains approximately 233 calories, 9.3g fat, 33.3g carbohydrates and 2.6g of protein. It also contains calcium, iron and vitamin A.
This tasty light fruit cake is a great treat for any occasion. It’s easy to make and can be served as a dessert or snack. The addition of the orange zest really gives it a unique flavour, so don’t forget to add it!
This Odlums light fruit cake recipe is a great way to enjoy a light, fruity cake without having to put in too much effort. It’s also a great way to use up any leftover dried fruit you may have in your pantry. So why not give it a go?
Happy baking!
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