Guinness Fruit Cake Recipe

Name: Guinness Fruit Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups mixed dried fruit; 1/2 cup mixed glace cherries, quartered; 3/4 cup glace orange slices, finely chopped, plus additional slices, to decorate; ½ tbsp (1 1/2 sticks) butter, chopped; 3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar; 1 1/2 cups Guinness or dark beer; 3 None eggs, lightly beaten; 1 1/4 cups flour; 3/4 cup self-rising flour; 1 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/2 tsp ground ginger; 2 tbsp apricot jam, warmed; None None Powdered sugar, to dust

Servings: persons

3 cups mixed dried fruit
1/2 cup mixed glace cherries, quartered
3/4 cup glace orange slices, finely chopped, plus additional slices, to decorate
½ tbsp (1 1/2 sticks) butter, chopped
3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1 1/2 cups Guinness or dark beer
3 None eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/4 cups flour
3/4 cup self-rising flour
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground ginger
2 tbsp apricot jam, warmed
None None Powdered sugar, to dust

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F. Grease and line the bottom and sides of a deep 9-inch round cake pan with 3 layers of parchment paper, extending the paper 2 inches above rim.
2
Combine the fruit, butter, sugar and Guinness in a large saucepan. Cook and stir for 4-5 mins or until the sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil; remove from the heat. Transfer to a large heatproof bowl and cool for 20 mins.
3
Stir the eggs, sifted flours and spices into the fruit mixture. Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the surface.
4
Bake for 1 1/2 hours or until a skewer inserted at center comes out clean. Cover the pan tightly with foil and cool overnight.
5
Serve the cake topped with additional orange slices. Brush with jam, then dust with powdered sugar.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups mixed dried fruit, 1/2 cup mixed glace cherries, quartered, 3/4 cup glace orange slices, finely chopped, plus additional slices, to decorate, ½ tbsp (1 1/2 sticks) butter, chopped, and more.

Yes, Guinness Fruit Cake 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Guinness Fruit Cake

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