15 Fruit Cake Recipe Pakistani Ignite Your Passion For Cooking!
Published on: Mar 6, 2024
When it comes to traditional desserts in Pakistan, fruit cake is a staple for special occasions and celebrations. This rich and indulgent cake is loved for its combination of fruits, nuts, and spices, making it a unique and flavorful treat. While there are many variations of the fruit cake recipe in Pakistan, here is a professional and well-organized version that will surely impress your family and friends.
Main Ingredients: Melted Butter, Eggs, Salt, Baking Soda, Chopped Pecans
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Christmas / Xmas Fruit Cake/ Kerala Plum Cake
Main Ingredients: Fruits, Rum, Sugar, Water, Warm Water, Plain Flour
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Magic Fruit Cake
Main Ingredients: Fruit, Apricot Nectar, Wholemeal Flour, Spice
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Caribbean Rum Soaked Fruit Cake
Main Ingredients: Prunes, Currants, Raisins, Cherries, Mixed Peel, Port
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X'mas Fruit Cake
Main Ingredients: All Purpose Flour, Fruits, Rum, Chopped Nuts, Butter
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Lab e Shireen - Pakistani fruit custard
Main Ingredients: Jelly, Milk, Custard Powder, Vermicelli, Sugar, Vanilla
Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cardamom
1 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup dried mixed fruits (such as raisins, cranberries, apricots)
1 cup chopped nuts (such as almonds, walnuts, pistachios)
¼ cup candied cherries, halved
¼ cup dried figs, chopped
¼ cup candied ginger, chopped
¼ cup candied peel, chopped
¼ cup dates, chopped
1 cup fruit jam
¼ cup orange juice
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan and set it aside.
In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
In a separate bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
In a separate bowl, mix together the dried fruits, nuts, cherries, figs, ginger, peel, and dates.
Gently fold the fruit mixture into the cake batter until evenly distributed.
In a small saucepan, heat the jam and orange juice over medium heat until the jam has melted and the mixture is smooth.
Pour the jam mixture over the cake batter and swirl it gently with a knife.
Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your delicious Pakistani fruit cake!
Optional: Add a glaze of your choice to the top of the cake for an extra touch of sweetness and decoration.
Pro tip: For a more intense flavor, soak the dried fruits in rum or brandy for a few hours before adding them to the cake batter.
This fruit cake recipe is perfect for any special occasion or as a delightful treat with your afternoon tea. Its blend of fruits, nuts, and spices truly captures the essence of Pakistani cuisine and will leave your taste buds wanting more. Share this recipe with your loved ones and make it a part of your family's traditions for years to come.
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