What is Deeply Spiced Dark Fruit Cake?

It is a British cake recipe made with 24 ingredients, usually served for dessert or snack.

What is Deeply Spiced Dark Fruit Cake made of?

The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Almond Extract, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Butter. The full list of 24 is above.

What goes well with Deeply Spiced Dark Fruit Cake?

Explore these British side-dish recipes. Lentil and Barley Shepherd’s Pie (Vegetarian) Overnight Slow-Rise Sourdough Loaf Diamond-Cut Roast Potatoes Cheesy Smashed Potatoes

How long does it take to make Deeply Spiced Dark Fruit Cake?

About 5 hrs 30 mins in total: 1 hr to prepare and 4 hrs 30 mins to cook.

How many calories are in one serving?

One serving provides about 517.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.

Is Deeply Spiced Dark Fruit Cake easy to make?

This recipe is rated hard, with 24 ingredients and 25 steps.

Is Deeply Spiced Dark Fruit Cake healthy?

Deeply Spiced Dark Fruit Cake has an easyChef Pro health score of 28/100. Per serving, it provides 517.97 calories and 8.38 g of protein, or 17% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 7.57 g (38% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 7.94 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Caffeine, Tree Nuts, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Sulfites, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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Deeply Spiced Dark Fruit Cake

Name: Deeply Spiced Dark Fruit Cake
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 4 h 30 min
Total time: 5 h 30 min
Yield: 40 servings
Cuisine: British, Irish
Ingredients: 3.25 cups All-Purpose Flour; 1 tbsp Almond Extract; 3 tsp Baking Powder; 0.5 tsp Baking Soda; 2 cups Butter; 8 oz Candied Cherry; 1.5 cups Chopped Dates; 3 cups Dried Currant; 12 whole Eggs; 12 whole Egg Whites; 6 cups Golden Raisin; 0.5 cup Grape Juice; 2 tsp Ground Allspice; 4 tsp Ground Cinnamon; 0.5 tsp Ground Cloves; 1 tsp Ground Nutmeg; 0.5 cup Medium Roast Ground Coffee; 16 oz Mixed Citrus Peel; 0.5 cup Molasses; 6 cups Raisin; 0.5 tsp Salt; 2 cups Sliced Almonds; 2 cups Sugar; 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract

Dessert 🍰Snack 🍿 British Irish Low-Sodium Halal 🕌Kosher ✡️

Deeply Spiced Dark Fruit Cake brims with jeweled dried fruits, candied peel, and almonds bound in a buttery, molasses-kissed crumb. Warm notes of cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves create a rich, aromatic bite that mellows beautifully over time. Ideal for festive gatherings, weddings, or holiday gifting when you want a luxurious, celebratory dessert.

Prep1 hr
Cook4 hrs 30 mins
Serves40
DifficultyHard

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Deeply Spiced Dark Fruit Cake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

28 Health Score

Glycemic ImpactPoor: 28 / 100; Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor: 13 / 100; Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityPoor: 32 / 100; Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients: 2 / 4; Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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Heart Health: 28
Metabolic: 45
Digestive: 23
Inflammatory: 17
Performance: 23
General Wellness

1

Wash and dry the raisins and the currants.
2

Wash, dry, pit, and chop the dates.
3

Chop the raisins and the citrus peel.
4

Slice the cherries.
5

Blanch the almonds and slice them lengthwise.
6

Combine the fruits and nuts in a large bowl.
7

Grease and line 3 standard Christmas cake pans (round pans at least 3 inches deep in sizes 5, 7, and 9 inches across) with 4 layers of heavy waxed paper or 3 layers of brown paper.
8

Grease again.
9

Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
10

Sift the flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and spices together onto a piece of waxed paper.
11

Remove 1 cup of this flour mixture and combine it with the fruit and nuts.
12

Mix until the fruit is evenly coated.
13

Cream the butter until fluffy.
14

Add the extracts.
15

Gradually add the sugar, mixing until creamy.
16

Beat the egg yolks until light and lemon-colored, then beat them into the butter mixture.
17

Stir in the molasses and beat well together.
18

Add half of the remaining flour mixture and blend thoroughly.
19

Beat the egg whites until stiff but not dry; fold them into the batter.
20

Stir in the remaining flour mixture lightly, alternating with the grape juice and coffee.
21

Add the floured fruit and nuts, blending until the fruit is evenly distributed.
22

Turn the batter into the prepared cake tins, filling each about 2/3 full and spreading the batter evenly.
23

Bake in the center of the oven.
24

Bake the small cake for 2 1/2 hours, the medium cake for 3 1/2 hours, and the large cake for 4 to 4 1/2 hours.
25

Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool.

About This Recipe

Deeply Spiced Dark Fruit Cake is a British dessert recipe made with 24 ingredients. It takes about 5 hrs 30 mins, serves 40, and is rated hard. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Almond Extract, Baking Powder, and Baking Soda. Each serving provides about 517.97 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.

Recipe Questions

What is Deeply Spiced Dark Fruit Cake?: It is a British cake recipe made with 24 ingredients, usually served for dessert or snack.
What is Deeply Spiced Dark Fruit Cake made of?: The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Almond Extract, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Butter. The full list of 24 is above.
What goes well with Deeply Spiced Dark Fruit Cake?: Explore these British side-dish recipes.
Lentil and Barley Shepherd’s Pie (Vegetarian)
Overnight Slow-Rise Sourdough Loaf
Diamond-Cut Roast Potatoes
Cheesy Smashed Potatoes
How long does it take to make Deeply Spiced Dark Fruit Cake?: About 5 hrs 30 mins in total: 1 hr to prepare and 4 hrs 30 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?: One serving provides about 517.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Deeply Spiced Dark Fruit Cake easy to make?: This recipe is rated hard, with 24 ingredients and 25 steps.
Is Deeply Spiced Dark Fruit Cake healthy?: Deeply Spiced Dark Fruit Cake has an easyChef Pro health score of 28/100. Per serving, it provides 517.97 calories and 8.38 g of protein, or 17% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 7.57 g (38% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 7.94 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Caffeine, Tree Nuts, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Sulfites, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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