Here’s a delightful recipe for an Orange and Apple Fruit Cake:
Orange and Apple Fruit Cake Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup diced apples (peeled and cored)
- 1 cup diced oranges (peeled and segmented)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans), optional
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla:
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the yogurt. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in Fruits and Nuts:
- Gently fold in the diced apples, diced oranges, orange zest, and chopped nuts (if using).
- Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool:
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with Powdered Sugar:
- Once the cake is completely cooled, you can dust the top with powdered sugar for a decorative touch.
- Slice and Serve:
- Slice the Orange and Apple Fruit Cake and serve. Enjoy!
Optional:
- For added sweetness, you can drizzle a simple orange glaze over the cooled cake.
