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English fruitcake with candied fruit, raisins, almonds and brandy

English fruitcake with candied fruit, raisins, almonds and brandy

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Discover this traditional English fruitcake, which is easy to make and perfect for an afternoon snack or dessert.

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Recipe from Gran, Johnny Zoo, רועי הגאון, adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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This classic English fruitcake is a beloved recipe that will delight anyone with a sweet tooth. It’s easy to make and perfect for an afternoon treat or a family dessert.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time40 min
  • Resting10 min
  • Total1 hr 5 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfour
  • Estimated cost$3.47 $0.43 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegetarian
  • Low lactose

Ingredients

8 people
  • $0.51
  • $0.00
  • $1.20
  • $0.40
  • $0.38
  • $0.26
  • $0.46
  • $0.26

Prices from US supermarkets for 5 of 8 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C and grease a 35cm loaf pan.
  2. Whisk together the margarine and sugar, then add the eggs and whisk until you have a light and fluffy mixture (you can use a mixer if you prefer). ≈ 4 min
  3. Combine the flour with the candied orange peel, raisins, cherries, and almonds, then add it to the mixture and beat until a smooth dough is formed. ≈ 4 min
  4. Add the brandy and stir again. ≈ 4 min
  5. Pour: Pour, then bake for approximately 40 minutes.
  6. Let it cool, and sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.

The bill

English fruitcake with candied fruit, raisins, almonds and brandy

  • 150 g of margarine$0.51
  • Three-quarters of a cup of sugar$0.00
  • 3 eggs$1.20
  • 1 cup of ¼ cup of self-rising flour$0.40
  • 50 grams of grapes$0.38
  • 30 g of candied cherries$0.26
  • 50 g of chopped almonds$0.46
  • Margarine, for the mold$0.26

Total$3.47

that's $0.43 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 150 g of margarine
  • Three-quarters of a cup of sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup of ¼ cup of self-rising flour
  • 50 g of candied citrus peel, chopped
  • 50 grams of grapes
  • 30 g of candied cherries
  • 50 g of chopped almonds
  • 3 to 5 tablespoons of brandy
  • powdered sugar (optional)
  • Margarine, for the mold

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