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Boozy Fruit Cake

Boozy Fruit Cake
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Indulge in the delightful experience of our Boozy Fruit Cake, a rich and festive dessert perfect for any celebration. This cake is a harmonious blend of sweet dried fruits like golden raisins, dates, and currants, complemented by crunchy walnuts and a hint of pumpkin pie spice. Designed to be both simple and enjoyable to prepare, this cake can be enhanced over time by regularly feeding it with apple juice, ensuring that it remains moist and flavorful for weeks. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or enjoying a cozy afternoon at home, this Boozy Fruit Cake will surely impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup salted butter
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1¼ cups golden raisins
  • 1¼ cups raisins
  • ¾ cup dried pitted dates
  • ½ cup currants
  • 1⅓ cups walnuts
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2½ tsps pumpkin pie spice
  • ¾ cup golden syrup
  • 2 extra-large eggs
  • 5 tbsps apple juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a 9-inch round cake tin with parchment paper.
  2. In a large saucepan, combine milk, golden syrup, butter, dates, raisins, currants, and candied peel. Heat gently until the butter melts; allow to cool.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift flour, pumpkin pie spice, and baking soda; stir in chopped walnuts.
  4. Once cooled, beat in eggs one at a time into the fruit mixture. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared tin and bake for 2 to 2½ hours or until a skewer comes out clean. Cover loosely with foil if browning too much.
  6. While warm, poke holes in the top of the cake and drizzle with apple juice. Cool completely before storing.

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