Traditional British Fruitcake Recipe

The Spruce Eats
Serves: 10 Save

Ingredients (14)

  • 1 pound (450 grams) mixed dried fruit
  • 10 ounces (300 milligrams) brewed strong black tea, cold
  • 5 1/2 ounces (150 grams) unsalted butter, slightly softened
  • 5 1/2 ounces (150 grams) dark muscovado sugar
  • 4 medium eggs
  • 2 cups (225 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon dark treacle, or cane molasses
  • 3 ounces (100 milliliters) brandy
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 4 ounces (110 grams) almonds
  • 8 ounces (225 grams) glacé cherries, halved
  • 8 ounces (225 grams) candied orange peel, chopped

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