Moist Fruit Cake Recipe
This Moist Fruit Cake is soft, rich, and packed with colorful dried fruits like raisins and apricots. It’s perfect for tea time, holidays, or as a simple homemade dessert. Easy to prepare and full of flavor!
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
½ tsp nutmeg (optional)
¾ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
3 large eggs (room temperature)
1 cup milk or yogurt
1 cup raisins
½ cup dried apricots, chopped
½ cup mixed dried fruits (optional)
2 tbsp flour (for coating dried fruits)
Instructions (Step-by-Step)
- Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F). Grease and line a round cake pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dried fruits
Toss the raisins and dried fruits with 2 tablespoons of flour. This prevents them from sinking. - Mix dry ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. - Mix wet ingredients
In another bowl, beat eggs with sugar until light and creamy. Add oil (or butter), vanilla extract, and milk. Mix well. - Combine everything
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix gently until smooth. Fold in the coated dried fruits. - Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 45–55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. - Cool and serve
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips for Best Results
Use room-temperature ingredients for a softer texture
You can add chopped nuts for extra crunch
Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days
Nutrition Highlights
Rich in fiber from dried fruits
Soft and moist texture
No alcohol, family-friendly recipe
