Sunshine Fruit Cake Recipe

Name: Sunshine Fruit Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 375 g mixed dried fruit (fruit medley, see above); 1 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup apple juice; 3/4 cup grated apple; 3/4 cup grated raw pumpkin; 1/4 cup grated raw carrot; 2 egg whites, lightly beaten; 1 1/4 cups wholemeal self-rising flour; 1/4 cup skim milk powder; 1 tablespoon cocoa; 1 teaspoon mixed spice

Servings: persons

375 g mixed dried fruit (fruit medley, see above)
1 cup orange juice
1/4 cup apple juice
3/4 cup grated apple
3/4 cup grated raw pumpkin
1/4 cup grated raw carrot
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
1 1/4 cups wholemeal self-rising flour
1/4 cup skim milk powder
1 tablespoon cocoa
1 teaspoon mixed spice

1
In a saucepan combine the dried fruit and the two juices. Bring to the boil then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and cool overnight.
2
Next day: Grease a 20cm ring pan, paying particular attention to the centre area. Pre-heat oven to 180 deg Celsius.
3
Sift together all dry ingredients (flour, milk powder, cocoa & mixed spice).
4
Combine fruit mix, apple, pumpkin & carrot in a large bowl then stir in the egg whites.
5
Stir in the dry ingredients.
6
Spread the mixture into the prepared tin. Bake for 1.25 hours checking the cake after about 1 hour. (The cake may require a cover of some aluminium foil during the last stages, to stop the top from getting too brown.) Remove cake from oven, remove foil if used, and cool for 5 minutes. Carefully turn on to wire rack to cool.

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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: 375 g mixed dried fruit (fruit medley, see above), 1 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup apple juice, 3/4 cup grated apple, and more.

Yes, Sunshine 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.

Sunshine Fruit Cake

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