A Joyful Christmas Fruitcake Traybake Recipe
Festive Christmas Fruitcake Traybake made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
Ingredients
- 200 g mixed dried fruit
- 100 g glacé cherries
- 150 g unsalted butter softened
- 150 g brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 200 g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Zest of 1 orange
- Juice of 1 orange
- 100 g chopped walnuts or pecans optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a 9x13-inch bake tray.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the orange juice and zest.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and spices.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the dried fruit, glacé cherries, nuts (if using), and spices until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared tray and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the tray for 10–15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Once completely cool, slice and serve dusted with icing sugar (optional).