Classic Fruit Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F) and line a cake tin with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.

4. 4

   Stir in the vanilla essence and orange juice.

5. 5

   In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder.

6. 6

   Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until well combined.

7. 7

   Gently fold in the flaked almonds and seedless raisins.

8. 8

   Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and smooth the top with a spatula.

9. 9

   Bake in the preheated oven for

10. 10

    5 to 2 hours, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

11. 11

    Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

12. 12

    Once cooled, slice and serve your classic fruit cake.