Simplest Cake in the World!

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 0

The Simplest Cake in the World! - Perfect for Beginner Bakers

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

1 hr 30 min

Ready In

1 hr 45 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 kg mixed dried fruit , use some prunes and figs for extra richness
	2 cups self raising flour
	2 cups orange juice concentrate ( I substitute 1 cup of juice with rum or try Baileys Irish cream )
	1 tablespoon cocoa powder
	2 teaspoons mixed spice ( or 2 teaspoons cinnamon and � teaspoon ground cloves )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

413

Sugar

45g

Fat

The Simplest Cake in the World! is a perfect dessert for beginner bakers looking for a quick and easy recipe to try. Made with just a few simple ingredients, this cake is rich in flavor and texture, thanks to the mixed dried fruit, cocoa powder, and mixed spice (or cinnamon and ground cloves). Substituting juice with rum or Baileys Irish cream adds a unique kick to the recipe, making it perfect for special occasions or as a gift for friends and family.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas Mark 4.
2.	In a large mixing bowl, combine the dried fruit mix, flour, cocoa powder, mixed spice, and orange juice concentrate (or rum/Baileys Irish cream).
3.	Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined, then transfer the mixture into a greased cake tin.
4.	Bake for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean.
5.	Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

PROS

This cake is incredibly easy to make and requires only a handful of ingredients.

It’s also a versatile dessert that can be enjoyed as is or customized with your favorite toppings or icings.

CONS

Due to its heavy fruit content, some might find this cake too dense and rich for their liking.

Additionally, the use of alcohol might not appeal to certain demographics, such as children and non-drinkers.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this cake is not the healthiest option out there, it can be enjoyed as an occasional indulgence.
The dried fruit mixture in this recipe contributes to the cake’s fiber content, helping to promote healthy digestion.