Condensed Milk Christmas Fruit Cake Recipe
Christmas is coming soon. Let's bake something special together! This Condensed Milk Christmas Fruit Cake Recipe is perfect.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Parchment paper
- 9-inch round cake pan
- Wire cooling rack
- Sharp knife
- Aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts walnuts work great
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg powder
- Finally add 1/4 cup orange juice.
Instructions
- Soak dried fruits in orange juice overnight.
- This makes them plump and juicy.
- Drain them before using in batter.
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Grease your cake pan with butter.
- Line it with parchment paper carefully.
- Beat butter until it's light and fluffy.
- Add condensed milk and mix well.
- Crack eggs one at a time.
- Add vanilla extract and blend thoroughly.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Add cinnamon and nutmeg to this mixture.
- Sift everything together twice for smoothness.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture.
- Fold in soaked fruits and nuts gently.
- Don't overmix or cake becomes dense.
- Pour batter into prepared pan evenly.
- Bake for 60-75 minutes until done.
- Insert a knife to check doneness.
- Cover with foil if browning too fast.
- Let cake cool in pan completely.
- Transfer to a wire rack afterward.
- Slice and enjoy with your family!
Notes
- Use quality dried fruits for better taste.
- Room temperature ingredients mix better together.
- Don't open the oven door too early.
- This prevents the cake from sinking.
- Check doneness with a clean knife test.
- The knife should come out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before cutting.
- Wrap it in foil to keep moist.
- Store in an airtight container properly.
- It stays fresh for two weeks.