This delightful non-alcoholic fruit cake recipe creates a wonderfully moist and festive treat that’s perfect for any celebration. Packed with an array of dried fruits and aromatic spices, it offers all the traditional flavor without any alcohol.
The combination of orange juice-soaked fruits and rich butter creates an incredibly tender crumb, while the blend of warm cinnamon and vanilla adds a comforting depth of flavor that makes this cake irresistible.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 4 cups (650g) mixed dried fruits (including apricots, dates, prunes, raisins, cherries, strawberries, plums, mangoes, bananas, raspberries, kiwi, ginger, and pineapple)
- 2 cups orange juice
- 4 large eggs
- 200g (1½ sticks) salted butter
- ¾ cup (160g) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Steps to Follow
- Step 1: Soak all dried fruits in orange juice for at least 12 hours or overnight
- Step 2: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Step 3: Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy
- Step 4: Beat in eggs one at a time until well combined
- Step 5: Add vanilla extract and mix well
- Step 6: Sift together flour, baking powder, and cinnamon
- Step 7: Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture
- Step 8: Gently stir in the soaked fruits (including any remaining juice)
- Step 9: Pour batter into a lined 9-inch cake pan
- Step 10: Bake for 60-75 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean
Additional Instructions
- Prep time: 30 minutes (plus overnight soaking)
- Cook time: 60-75 minutes
- Serves: 12-16 slices
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week at room temperature
- Can be frozen for up to 3 months
- For extra moisture, brush with orange juice while still warm
- Allergy note: Contains eggs and dairy; may contain traces of nuts from mixed dried fruits
General Nutritional Values
- Approx. Calories: 320 kcal per slice
- Approx. Protein: 5g
- Approx. Carbohydrates: 55g
- Approx. Fat: 12g
