Fruit & Nut Cake
Description
This moist and hearty fruit & nut cake is packed with dried fruits, crunchy nuts, and warm flavor in every bite. It has a soft texture with juicy raisins and apricots throughout, making it perfect for tea time, holidays, or as a healthy snack cake.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed dried fruits (raisins, chopped apricots, cranberries)
- 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, or pecans)
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup melted butter or oil
- 1/2 cup brown sugar or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F).
- Grease and line a round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, mix mashed bananas, eggs, butter, sugar, and vanilla.
- Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Fold in dried fruits and nuts.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing.
Q & A
Q: Can I use different dried fruits?
Yes! You can use dates, figs, cherries, or any dried fruit you like.
Q: How do I store the cake?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Q: Can I make it without sugar?
Yes. Ripe bananas and dried fruits already add sweetness, or you can use honey/maple syrup.
Q: Can I freeze it?
Absolutely. Wrap slices tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.
Q: Why is my cake dense?
Overmixing the batter or adding too much fruit can make the cake heavy.