Just another year of making fruitcake for the Christmas season. This cake has a nutty taste and without sugar, the cake still has a sweet taste but not too sweet. The sweetness comes from the cherries and raisins. Although the cake doesn't look appetizing, but it is nice to eat.
"Have A Merry Jolly Christmas, Everyone".jpg)
INGREDIENTS;
1 Cup Plain Yogurt
1 Box Ready Mixed Fruits/Raisins
100 Gr Chopped Peanuts, Any Kind Of Nuts Or Mixed
260 Gr All Purpose Flour
1 Tsp Baking Soda
113 Gr Salted Butter
1 Large Egg
30 Ml Brandy, Optional
Extra Cherries For Decoration
METHOD;
1. Toss the nuts and mixed fruits/raisins with 60 g all purpose flour. Shake it to mix and put aside.
2. Add 1 tsp baking soda to the rest of the 200 g all purpose flour. Mix it well.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter until creamy and then add in one egg.
4. Pour in 1 cup of the plain yogurt and continue beating till well mixed.
5. Add in the flour with baking soda added, mixed fruits/raisins and nuts/mixed nuts.
6. Beat at low speed until well mixed.
7. Brush the loaf pan with cooking oil or butter. This can also be done at the beginning.
8. Pour the batter into the loaf pan. Flatten and smooth the top and arrange some red and green cherries on top.
9. Bake in the pre-heated oven at 160°C for about 65 mins or until a skewer inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
10. Cool the cake on a wire rack.
