Description
Easter is a time for joy and celebration, and what better way to embrace the spirit than with a delightful Easter Fruit Cake? This vibrant dessert is packed with a medley of dried fruits, warm spices, and a refreshing hint of citrus zest. Each slice bursts with flavor, making it the perfect centerpiece for your festive gatherings. Easy to prepare and customize based on your favorite ingredients, this cake not only fills your home with an irresistible aroma but also creates cherished memories as you bake with loved ones. Celebrate this Easter with a scrumptious fruit cake that brings joy and flavor to every occasion.
Ingredients
- Mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, apricots)
- Ground cinnamon
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Eggs
- Lemon and orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a round cake pan and line it with parchment paper.
- Coat mixed dried fruits in flour to prevent sinking during baking.
- Cream softened butter and granulated sugar together until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add lemon and orange zest.
- In another bowl, whisk remaining flour, baking powder, and cinnamon, then gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Gently fold in the floured dried fruits and pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg