Irish Fruit Cake
This is a variation of fruit cake that originated in Ireland.
Total
02:00
Yield
6–8
Ingredients
- 1 lb cake flour
- 1 pinch of salt
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 3 eggs
- 4 oz sultanas or golden raisins
- 6 oz white granulated sugar
- 6 oz butter
- 2 oz citrus peel
- 2 oz dried cherries
- Total:
- 02:00
- Yield:
- 6–8
Instructions
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1Preheat the oven to 350°F.
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2Sift together flour, salt and baking powder.
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3Cream together butter and sugar; this may take 5–10 minutes.
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4Beat in eggs individually, incorporating each fully before adding the next.
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5Fold in fruits then the dry mixture.
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6Transfer batter to a greased and parchment-lined 8-inch cake pan.
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7Bake on the center rack for 75–90 minutes. Check for doneness after 60 minutes.
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8Let cake cool to room temperature in pan.
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9Remove to a wire tray, cover with towel, and allow to sit until completely cool.
- Category
- Desserts
- Method
- Baking
Recipe Attribution
Wikibooks Cookbook
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Printed on October 28, 2026