Festive Spécial occasion Fruitcake Traybake: A Holiday Delight
Indulge in the festive joy of our Festive Spécial occasion Fruitcake Traybake: A Holiday Delight! This beautifully crafted dessert combines apple juice-soaked fruits, a buttery cake base, and a charming marzipan and fondant topping. It’s perfect for any holiday gathering, providing a delightful blend of flavors that will impress family and friends alike. Easy to prepare and customize, this traybake is not only a treat for the eyes but also a delicious addition to your festive celebrations.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
Scale
- 175 g dried apricots
- 3 tablespoons apple juice
- 175 g butter
- 175 g light brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 175 g plain flour
- 225 g raisins
- 225 g currants
- 225 g cherries
- 1 tablespoon apricot jam
- 500 g marzipan
- 500 g ready-to-roll fondant
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) and line a 9×13 inch baking tray with parchment paper.
- Soak chopped dried apricots in apple juice for enhanced flavor.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and light brown sugar until fluffy. Gradually mix in beaten eggs, followed by plain flour until just combined.
- Fold in the soaked apricots, raisins, currants, and cherries.
- Pour batter into the prepared baking tray and smooth the top. Bake for about 1 hour or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Allow cooling completely before brushing with warmed apricot jam, then top with rolled marzipan and fondant.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg