Simple Fruit Cake
A moist, fruity cake with rich spices and tender raisins, perfect for teatime or special occasions, appealing to those who enjoy classic, flavorful desserts.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Boil water, sugar, shortening, raisins, currants, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg until the fruit is soft and the shortening has melted.
- Cool the mixture to lukewarm.
- Add flour, lemon rind, lemon juice, and baking soda; mix thoroughly.
- Pour into a well-greased and floured loaf pan.
- Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 1 hour.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
909
kcal
45% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % 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).