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Plum Cake

Rich Fruit Plum Cake

A rich and moist plum cake filled with a variety of dried fruits and spices, perfect for Christmas or any special occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: International
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 cups Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Butter
  • 3 Eggs
  • 2 cups Mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, sultanas, etc.)
  • 1/4 cup Chopped candied peel
  • 1/4 cup Brandy or rum
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp Baking soda

Equipment

  • Cake Pan
  • Mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and baking soda.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the dried fruits and candied peel. Stir in the vanilla extract and brandy (or rum).
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing and serving. Enjoy your rich fruit plum cake!

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

For a deeper flavor, you can soak the dried fruits in brandy or rum overnight before adding them to the batter.
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