To prepare a delicious fruit cake, we start by ensuring that all the ingredients are at room temperature so that they combine perfectly. In a large bowl, we beat the eggs with the sugar using an electric mixer. It is important to mix well until the mixture becomes frothy and doubles in volume, which will give the cake an airy texture. Once the eggs have thickened, we add the melted butter, which should be warm, and continue mixing until fully incorporated.
After we have a homogeneous mixture, we gradually add the milk, constantly stirring to ensure everything combines evenly. At this point, we prepare to integrate the dry ingredients. We sift the flour through a sieve to eliminate any lumps and add the baking powder. This step is essential for achieving a fluffy and well-leavened cake. We use a wooden spoon to fold the flour into the wet mixture, stirring gently so as not to activate the gluten in the flour, which could lead to a denser texture.
We now prepare the baking tray. We take a piece of parchment paper, lightly moisten it, and squeeze it in our fist to remove excess water. This will help the paper sit perfectly in the tray. After placing the paper, we wipe it with a kitchen towel to ensure no moisture remains. Now, we pour the batter into the prepared tray, leveling it with a spatula. We then place the fruits on top of this batter, choosing our favorites, whether they are apples, pears, cherries, or blueberries, to add extra flavor.
In a separate bowl, we mix the flour with the sugar and butter until we achieve a sandy texture, forming a crumbly dough. This should not be kneaded, just gently mixed with our fingers to get small pieces of dough. Over the mixture in the tray, we sprinkle this sandy dough, which will create a crispy and delicious crust during baking.
We preheat the oven to 190°C. Once the temperature is reached, we place the tray inside and bake the cake for about 35-40 minutes, or until it turns golden and a stick inserted in the middle comes out clean. It is important not to open the oven in the first 20 minutes to avoid affecting the rising. Once baked, we let the cake cool slightly before cutting it into portions and serving. This fruit cake is perfect to enjoy alongside a cup of tea or coffee, bringing a touch of joy in every slice.
After we have a homogeneous mixture, we gradually add the milk, constantly stirring to ensure everything combines evenly. At this point, we prepare to integrate the dry ingredients. We sift the flour through a sieve to eliminate any lumps and add the baking powder. This step is essential for achieving a fluffy and well-leavened cake. We use a wooden spoon to fold the flour into the wet mixture, stirring gently so as not to activate the gluten in the flour, which could lead to a denser texture.
We now prepare the baking tray. We take a piece of parchment paper, lightly moisten it, and squeeze it in our fist to remove excess water. This will help the paper sit perfectly in the tray. After placing the paper, we wipe it with a kitchen towel to ensure no moisture remains. Now, we pour the batter into the prepared tray, leveling it with a spatula. We then place the fruits on top of this batter, choosing our favorites, whether they are apples, pears, cherries, or blueberries, to add extra flavor.
In a separate bowl, we mix the flour with the sugar and butter until we achieve a sandy texture, forming a crumbly dough. This should not be kneaded, just gently mixed with our fingers to get small pieces of dough. Over the mixture in the tray, we sprinkle this sandy dough, which will create a crispy and delicious crust during baking.
We preheat the oven to 190°C. Once the temperature is reached, we place the tray inside and bake the cake for about 35-40 minutes, or until it turns golden and a stick inserted in the middle comes out clean. It is important not to open the oven in the first 20 minutes to avoid affecting the rising. Once baked, we let the cake cool slightly before cutting it into portions and serving. This fruit cake is perfect to enjoy alongside a cup of tea or coffee, bringing a touch of joy in every slice.
Ingredients
110 g soft butter, 200 g sugar, 300 g white cake flour, 2 tablespoons baking powder, 2 eggs, 150 ml milk. For the crispy crust: 100 g flour, 60 g sugar, 150 g butter. Fruits: I had a few strawberries, so I put 2/3 strawberries and 1/3 sour cherries (from last year's jar) in the pan.