Festive Christmas Fruitcake Traybake Delight
Festive Christmas Fruitcake Traybake made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
Ingredients
- 200 g mixed dried fruits
- 100 g candied orange peel
- 150 g unsalted butter softened
- 150 g brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 200 g self-raising flour
- 1 teaspoon mixed spice
- 50 g chopped nuts walnuts or pecans
- 100 ml orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line your traybake pan with baking paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the orange zest.
- Sift in the self-raising flour and mixed spice, and fold in gently until just combined.
- Stir in the orange juice, mixed dried fruits, candied peel, and nuts until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
- Slice the cooled cake into squares and serve it on a festive tray.