Iced Fruitcake

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Ingredients

  • 11 tbsp butter, at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 None eggs
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 4 oz dried mixed fruit
  • 2/3 cup sherry
  • None None Icing
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1-2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease and line base and sides of a 4 x 8 inch loaf pan. For the batter, cream butter and sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in zest and vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift flour and baking powder together. Fold into creamed mixture alternately with milk. Gently fold in fruit. Pour into prepared pan and bake 1 1/4 hours, until a skewer comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 mins before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  2. Meanwhile, for the icing, combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and stir over medium heat until smooth. Spread on cake. When icing has set, cut into slices and serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

878 kcal 44% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.8g 16% DV
Total Fat 35.8g 46% DV
Carbs 121.3g 44% DV
Fiber 2.5g 9% DV
Sugar 50.9g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2892mg 100% DV
Potassium 431.5mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 141.3mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 64mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 16mg 18% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1655mg 100% DV
Iron 6.8mg 38% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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