Dundee Candied Fruit Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

• 250g butter
• 250g caster sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 300g plain flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 100g chopped candied peel
• 100g sultanas
• 100g currants
• 100g raisins
• 100g glace cherries
• 100g blanched almonds, chopped
• 2 tbsp orange marmalade
• Zest and juice of 1 orange

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 170°C (325°F). Grease a 20cm round cake tin and line with baking paper.
2. Cream the butter and sugar together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well between each addition.
4. Sift in the flour and baking powder and gently fold into the mixture.
5. Add the candied peel, sultanas, currants, raisins, cherries, and almonds, then mix together until everything is evenly distributed through the mixture.
6. Fold in the marmalade, orange zest, and juice until just combined.
7. Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and smooth the top with a spatula.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 2 to 2.5 hours, or until a skewer inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean.
9. Once the cake is cooked, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Serve the Dundee candied fruit cake slice with a cup of tea or coffee.

Verdict:

This Dundee candied fruit cake is a classic recipe that will certainly please traditional fruitcake lovers. The combination of dried fruits and candied peel provides a wonderful texture and flavor that everyone will adore.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve this cake as a dessert after a hearty meal or as a sweet treat with a cup of tea or coffee. The cake can be served on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.