So-Easy Fruity Cake Recipe

Name: So-Easy Fruity Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup self-raising flour; 1 cup plain flour; 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda; 1 teaspoon mixed spice; 1 cup walnuts; 1 lemon, juice and zest of; 3 cups dried fruit (sultanas, chopped dried apricots, cranberries, dates, currants etc.); 2 cups raw carrots, grated; 1 cup white sugar; 4 eggs; 1 cup vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon marmalade

Servings: persons

1 cup self-raising flour
1 cup plain flour
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1 teaspoon mixed spice
1 cup walnuts
1 lemon, juice and zest of
3 cups dried fruit (sultanas, chopped dried apricots, cranberries, dates, currants etc.)
2 cups raw carrots, grated
1 cup white sugar
4 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon marmalade

1
sift together the flours, carb soda and spice.
2
add the grated beetroot, or carrot, or sweet potato.
3
add the walnuts.
4
mix all together.
5
Beat together the eggs, sugar and vegetable oil and mix well with the dry ingredients.
6
Add the jam and mix well.
7
place into a well lined square tin or two log tins.
8
Bake in a moderate oven at 175 deg C for 1hr 40 minutes.
9
If the cake browns on top too quickly place a piece of foil over the pan to prevent burning.
10
Remove from the oven and place the tin on a cooler for five minutes before turning out.
11
When completely cold store in an airtight container.
12
If desired you can substitute beetroot instead of carrot or use up two ripe bananas for an interesting flavour.
13
Any jam can be substituted for marmalade.

1333

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup self-raising flour, 1 cup plain flour, 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda, 1 teaspoon mixed spice, and more.

Yes, So-Easy Fruity 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.

So-Easy Fruity Cake

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