New Zealand Summer Fruit Cake

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 3

New Zealand Summer Fruit Cake Recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 1/4 cups self-raising flour
	3/4 cup sugar
	120 g butter , melted
	1 teaspoon vanilla
	2 eggs
	410 g peaches , drained ( or 2 cups sliced apricots or peaches or plums or 2 cups seasonal fruit or frozen berries , slices of )
	2 tablespoons sugar
	1 tablespoon cinnamon

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

250

Sugar

20g

Fat

11g

This New Zealand Summer Fruit Cake is a light and moist cake that is loaded with fresh fruits. It is a perfect dessert for any summer occasion, from picnics to barbecues to family gatherings. What makes this cake unique is that it can be made with any seasonal fruits and berries, making it versatile and adaptable to any taste preferences. In New Zealand, this cake is a popular dessert during summer months when fruit is abundant and perfect for baking. Try making this fruity cake at home and impress your friends and family with your baking skills!

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 180° Celsius.
2.	Grease a 23cm cake tin with butter and line with baking paper.
3.	Sift the self-raising flour and sugar together into a bowl.
4.	In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, vanilla, and eggs until well combined.
5.	Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until evenly mixed.
6.	Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin.
7.	Arrange the peaches or other fruit slices on top of the batter in an even layer.
8.	Mix the sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkle over the fruit.
9.	Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
10.	Allow to cool slightly before serving.

PROS

This fruit cake is a perfect way to use up seasonal fruits and berries.

The recipe is easy to follow, and the result is a delicious and moist cake that is perfect for summer.

CONS

The cake may be too sweet for those who are watching their sugar intake.

It may also be difficult to find self-raising flour in some regions of the world.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The fruit in this cake provides vitamins and minerals that are essential for the body.
The cake is moderate in calories, making it a healthier dessert option compared to other baked goods.
However, it should still be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.