Fruitcake and Cheese

A traditional spiced fruit cake baked until golden, then sliced, buttered, and pan-fried to serve with savory cheese slices.

Baking Vegetarian Cheese Traditional Fruitcake

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

857.3

kcal / serving

6858 kcal total

Carbs

106g

per serving

847.8 g total

Fat

41.6g

per serving

332.6 g total

Protein

14.8g

per serving

118.5 g total

Cook Time

122

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

tsp

Baking Powder

200

Dark Brown Sugar

soft

Dairy

200

Unsalted Butter

softened

piece

Egg

free-range

Milk

adjust for batter consistency

Unsalted Butter

extra for spreading

240

Cheese

Wensleydale, Lancashire, or Cheshire; sliced

Fruits

450

Mixed Dried Fruit

raisins, sultanas, cherries, figs

GrainsCereals

500

Plain Flour

NutsSeeds

tsp

Mixed Spice

tsp

Ground Cinnamon

Method

Add the butter and eggs, then mix in milk until the batter is smooth.

Pour the batter into the tin and bake for 105 to 120 minutes until springy.

Preheat the oven to 160°C and grease a 20cm square cake tin.

Mix the flour, baking powder, spices, sugar, and dried fruit in a bowl.

Cool the cake, slice it, and spread each slice with butter.

Fry slices in a hot pan for one minute per side and serve with cheese.