Delia's Delicious Wedding Fruit Cake Recipe
Introduction
There's nothing quite like a classic wedding fruit cake to celebrate a special occasion. Delia Smith's recipe is an old favorite, combining dried fruits, mixed nuts, and citrus peel to make a delicious cake that you can decorate however you like. Many people remember the original recipe from Delia's cookbook and still use it today. This recipe has been adapted slightly to make it a little easier to make, but the end result is just as delicious. Whether you're making a cake for a wedding or a special celebration, this is a great recipe to have on hand.
Ingredients
For this recipe you will need: 450g (1lb) of currants, sultanas and raisins, 250g (8oz) of mixed peel, 150g (5oz) of chopped glacé cherries, 175g (6oz) of chopped mixed nuts, 175g (6oz) of butter, 175g (6oz) of light muscovado sugar, 4 large eggs, 175g (6oz) of self-raising flour, 1 teaspoon of mixed spice and grated zest of one large orange.
Instructions
Begin by preheating your oven to 150C/300F/Gas 2. Grease and line a large round cake tin. Put all the dried fruit, mixed peel and glacé cherries in a bowl with the mixed nuts, and mix together. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the flour and mixed spice. Finally, stir in the grated orange zest and the dried fruit mixture.
Put the mixture into the cake tin and level off the top. Bake for about two and a half hours, or until a skewer comes out clean when inserted into the centre. Once cooked, leave the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, the cake can be decorated with marzipan, icing and flowers to suit the occasion.
Nutrition
This recipe makes a large cake, and each slice contains approximately 408 calories. There is a high amount of fat in this cake, with 16.6g per slice, and a moderate amount of carbohydrate and protein. The cake also provides a good source of calcium, iron, folate and fibre, with small amounts of other vitamins and minerals. This recipe is not suitable for those following a gluten-free diet, as it contains wheat flour.
Conclusion
Delia's wedding fruit cake is a classic recipe that is sure to impress. It's easy to make and can be decorated however you like. The cake is moist and full of flavour, with a delicious combination of dried fruits, nuts, and citrus peel. It's a great recipe to have on hand for special occasions and is sure to be a hit at any gathering. Enjoy!
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