{"id":5274,"date":"2026-05-07T04:16:43","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T04:16:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipe.infotips75.com\/?p=5274"},"modified":"2026-05-07T04:16:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T04:16:43","slug":"dark-fruit-cake-1-layer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ajkerbazardor.info\/?p=5274","title":{"rendered":"Dark Fruit Cake \u2013 1 Layer"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 data-section-id=\"1dfl6zr\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"32\">\ud83c\udf70 Dark Fruit Cake \u2013 1 Layer<\/h1>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"pazv66\" data-start=\"33\" data-end=\"56\">Deep \u2022 Moist \u2022 Rich<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"269\">A beautifully dark, flavorful fruit cake packed with soaked dried fruits, warm spices, and a soft buttery crumb. Perfect for holidays, tea time, or whenever you want a rich homemade cake with bakery-style depth.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"274\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"7vxk1n\" data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"292\">\u2728 Ingredients<\/h2>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"3auofc\" data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"308\">\ud83e\udd63 Dry Mix<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"475\">\n<li data-section-id=\"5v0lhq\" data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"344\">2 cups all-purpose flour (250g)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1775i8t\" data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"368\">1 tsp baking powder<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"o3acxf\" data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"390\">\u00bd tsp baking soda<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1njmdig\" data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"405\">\u00bd tsp salt<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1kf3489\" data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"424\">1 tsp cinnamon<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1bb3yw2\" data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"441\">\u00bd tsp nutmeg<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"15bok2q\" data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"458\">\u00bd tsp cloves<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"jkeoi\" data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"475\">\u00bd tsp ginger<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"480\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"12f18c1\" data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"526\"><span role=\"text\">\ud83c\udf47 Soaked Fruit Mix <em data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"526\">(for deep flavour)<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"824\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1fvs599\" data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"620\">2 cups mixed dried fruits (about 350g)<br data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"570\" \/><em data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"618\">(raisins, sultanas, currants, dates, prunes)<\/em><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"18qv0kh\" data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"649\">\u00bd cup candied peel (80g)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1c13o38\" data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"701\">\u00bd cup chopped nuts <em data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"699\">(walnuts or almonds \u2013 60g)<\/em><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1aer63d\" data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"747\">\u00bd cup rum, brandy, or fruit juice (120ml)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"fdyb0q\" data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"824\">2 tbsp molasses or black treacle<br data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"785\" \/><em data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"822\">(adds rich dark colour &amp; flavour)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"829\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1jwv0x6\" data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"845\">\ud83e\uddc8 Wet Mix<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"1023\">\n<li data-section-id=\"max6u4\" data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"878\">1 cup unsalted butter (225g)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1yf1s1r\" data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"907\">1 cup brown sugar (200g)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"zq39bk\" data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"924\">3 large eggs<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"k1vw3b\" data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"946\">\u00bc cup milk (60ml)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"fw58vx\" data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"965\">1 tbsp vanilla<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ou7kvn\" data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1023\">1 tbsp lemon zest <em data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1021\">(optional but highly recommended)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1028\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"18a9ina\" data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1080\"><span role=\"text\">\ud83c\udf11 For Extra Darkness <em data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1080\">(Optional but Amazing)<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1164\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1iworzo\" data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1110\">2 tbsp cocoa powder (16g)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1kdk83p\" data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1164\">1 tbsp instant coffee mixed with 2 tbsp hot water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1169\" \/>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"1vbgopn\" data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1191\">\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83c\udf73 Instructions<\/h1>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1f3nybf\" data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1216\">1\ufe0f\u20e3 Soak the Fruits<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1341\">Combine the dried fruits, candied peel, and nuts with rum, brandy, or juice.<br data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1296\" \/>Stir in the molasses and let everything soak:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1415\">\n<li data-section-id=\"sjm450\" data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1372\">Overnight for best flavour<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ohiu6z\" data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1415\">Or at least 1 hour for a quick version<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1420\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"ytbd4p\" data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1457\">2\ufe0f\u20e3 Prepare the Dry Ingredients<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1484\">In a bowl, whisk together:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1583\">\n<li data-section-id=\"12lhtoq\" data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1494\">Flour<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1j2zx5n\" data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1512\">Baking powder<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1llgi2h\" data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1528\">Baking soda<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"69kgf6\" data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1537\">Salt<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1c6glf3\" data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1550\">Cinnamon<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"i4cmnc\" data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1561\">Nutmeg<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"d1wiug\" data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1572\">Cloves<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1cbhkbc\" data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1583\">Ginger<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1616\">Add cocoa powder here if using.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1621\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1ib98vq\" data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1646\">3\ufe0f\u20e3 Make the Batter<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1705\">Cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1711\">Add:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1756\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1ysbbq6\" data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1720\">Eggs<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1tq18x7\" data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1729\">Milk<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11opgqh\" data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1741\">Vanilla<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"w3tt79\" data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1756\">Lemon zest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1786\">Mix until smooth and creamy.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1791\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"bwzjb2\" data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1819\">4\ufe0f\u20e3 Combine Everything<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1895\">Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1966\">Then fold in the soaked fruit mixture, including any leftover liquid.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"1971\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"17yrbsi\" data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"1985\">5\ufe0f\u20e3 Bake<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2015\">Pour the batter into a lined:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2055\">\n<li data-section-id=\"hdi185\" data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2042\">8-inch cake pan<br data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2036\" \/><strong data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2042\">or<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1e389v7\" data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2055\">loaf pan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2136\">Bake at <strong data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2090\">150\u2013160\u00b0C (302\u2013320\u00b0F)<\/strong> for <strong data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2112\">60\u201390 minutes<\/strong>, depending on pan size.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2214\">\u2714\ufe0f The cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2219\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"smyxra\" data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2242\">6\ufe0f\u20e3 Cool &amp; Finish<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2279\">Allow the cake to cool completely.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2281\" data-end=\"2320\">For extra richness, brush the top with:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2358\">\n<li data-section-id=\"fde1kn\" data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2358\">1\u20132 tbsp rum or brandy <em data-start=\"2346\" data-end=\"2358\">(optional)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83c\udf70 Dark Fruit Cake \u2013 1 Layer Deep \u2022 Moist \u2022 Rich A beautifully dark, flavorful fruit cake packed with soaked dried fruits, warm spices, and a soft buttery crumb. Perfect for holidays, tea time, or whenever you want a rich homemade cake with bakery-style depth. \u2728 Ingredients \ud83e\udd63 Dry Mix 2 cups all-purpose flour [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5275,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5274","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cake-recipe"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ajkerbazardor.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5274","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ajkerbazardor.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ajkerbazardor.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ajkerbazardor.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ajkerbazardor.info\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=5274"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ajkerbazardor.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5274\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ajkerbazardor.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/5275"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ajkerbazardor.info\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5274"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ajkerbazardor.info\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=5274"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ajkerbazardor.info\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=5274"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}