Boiled Fruitcake Recipe

Name: Boiled Fruitcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups chopped dried mixed fruit; 1 cup roughly chopped glace cherries; 1/4 cup candied mixed citrus peel; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1 1/2 cups white sugar; 3/4 cup butter; 1 cup milk; 1 teaspoon mixed spice; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 2 2/3 cups sifted self-rising flour; 2 eggs

Servings: persons

2 cups chopped dried mixed fruit
1 cup roughly chopped glace cherries
1/4 cup candied mixed citrus peel
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 1/2 cups white sugar
3/4 cup butter
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon mixed spice
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 2/3 cups sifted self-rising flour
2 eggs

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C).
2
Line one 8x3 inch round cake tin with parchment paper.
3
In a medium saucepan, combine mixed fruit, cherries, citrus peel, walnuts, sugar, butter, milk, mixed spice, and baking soda.
4
Bring to a boil, and simmer for 5 minutes.
5
Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
6
Stir in flour and eggs.
7
Pour into the prepared pan.
8
Wrap outside of pan with brown paper or newspaper.
9
Bake at 325 degrees F (160 degrees C) for 40 minutes, then reduce temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C), and continue to baking cake for 1 1/2 hours.
10
Remove cake from oven, and allow to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then turn it out onto a cooling rack, remove paper, and cool completely.
11
Cake can be stored for up to 6 months wrapped in foil and in an airtight tin.

1091

kcal

Calories

Fat

142

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups chopped dried mixed fruit, 1 cup roughly chopped glace cherries, 1/4 cup candied mixed citrus peel, 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, and more.

Yes, Boiled Fruitcake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Boiled Fruitcake

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