PUMPKIN FRUIT CAKE

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A simple, easy to make fruit cake that has a pumpkin main ingredient. This cake mixture also allows you to add little extras to it such as crystalised ginger, golden syrup or your choice of dried fruits.

Provided by Pietro

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

250 g unsalted butter
1 cup caster sugar
4 eggs
2 cups pumpkin, mashed
750 g dried fruits
3 cups self-raising flour
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar until light and creamy.
  • Add eggs one at a time and beat until a smooth mixture is achieved.
  • Add pumpkin puree and choice of dried fruits.
  • Fold in sifted flour and spices.
  • You may wish to add 1/4 cup of crystalised ginger and 1/4 cup of golden syrup, for something different.
  • Grease a large round cake tin with deep sides.
  • Place in a pre-heated oven. (150c regular or 130c fan forced).
  • Cook for 1 1/2 hours or until skewer comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.5, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 64.1, Sodium 253.9, Carbohydrate 24.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 10.2, Protein 3.3

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