Description
A quick and easy guide to creating a festive fruitcake traybake packed with flavors and perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1 cup cranberries
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup apricot jam
- 1 cup marzipan (optional)
- Fondant (optional)
- Decorative elements (sugared fruits, rosemary)
Instructions
- Prepare the fruit: Chop dried fruits and nuts; mix with flour to prevent sinking.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Make the cake batter: Combine flour, baking powder, spices, and brown sugar; add eggs and melted butter until just combined.
- Fold in the fruit and nut mixture gently.
- Spread the batter into a prepared baking tray and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Brush the top with warm apricot jam after baking.
- Cover with marzipan once cooled, and optionally fondant for a professional finish.
- Decorate with festive elements.
- Slice and serve, allowing the cake to sit for a day for best flavor.
Notes
For variations, consider adding a splash of rum to the batter or using different dried fruits based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Traditional Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg