Delicious and Light Fruit Cake Recipe

This Elegant Light Fruit Cake is a perfect dessert for any occasion. It's moist, filled with delicious fruits, and has a light, airy texture. With a mix of sweet and tangy flavors, it's a delightful treat for everyone. Plus, it's incredibly easy to make! So, gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your family and friends with this elegant dessert.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup milk
• 1 cup mixed fruits (such as berries, chopped peaches, or diced apples)

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each one is fully incorporated before adding the next.
5. Stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
7. Gently fold in the mixed fruits until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Once cooled, you can dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar or decorate it with fresh fruits for an extra touch of elegance.
12. Slice and serve the Elegant Light Fruit Cake as a delightful dessert.

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