Fruit Cake Slice With Lemon Icing. Recipe

Name: Fruit Cake Slice With Lemon Icing.
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 125 g unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed; 2 eggs; 1/4 cup apricot jam; 3 cups crumbled fruitcake; 3/4 cup self-raising flour; 1/4 cup desiccated coconut; 2 teaspoons mixed spice; 1/2 cup milk; extra mixed spice, to decorate; LEMON ICING INGREDIENTS; 100 g unsalted butter, at room temperature; 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind; 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar icing

Servings: persons

125 g unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
2 eggs
1/4 cup apricot jam
3 cups crumbled fruitcake
3/4 cup self-raising flour
1/4 cup desiccated coconut
2 teaspoons mixed spice
1/2 cup milk
extra mixed spice, to decorate
LEMON ICING INGREDIENTS
100 g unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar icing

1
Grease a 19cm x 30cm lamington pan. Line base of pan with baking paper.
2
Beat butter and sugar in a small bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until combined. Beat in apricot jam. Transfer mixture to a large bowl.
3
Stir cake crumbs into egg mixture until combined,stir in flour, coconut, mixed spice and milk, in two batches. Spread mixture into prepared pan.
4
Cook in a moderate oven (180C) for about 30 minutes, or until cooked when tested. Stand for 5 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool.
5
Lemon Icing ~
6
Beat butter and lemon rind until pale in colour. Gradually beat in icing sugar mixture, and beat until smooth.
7
Spread lemon icing over cold slice. Sprinkle with extra mixed spice before cutting into squares.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 125 g unsalted butter, at room temperature, 1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed, 2 eggs, 1/4 cup apricot jam, and more.

Yes, Fruit Cake Slice With Lemon Icing. 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.

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Fruit Cake Slice With Lemon Icing.

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