This Air-fryer Fruit Cake is a flavorful cake and it is perfect for holidays. It prepares quickly in only one hour, and it is perfect to satisfy the sweet cravings. It is made with simple ingredients like dried fruits, chopped nuts, almond flour, eggs, milk, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, all-purpose flour, and salt. These are very basic ingredients that we can easily find in the markets or in the pantry. The cinnamon and nutmeg will provide the holiday aroma in the kitchen. This Air-fryer Fruit Cake stores well, so this prepares easily in advance for some event. It is a handy recipe, and you can change the ingredients according to the dietary requirements.
STATS:
- Caloric content: 320 kcal
- Time for prep: Fifteen mints.
- Time for cooking: 45 minutes
- Overall time: 1 hour
- Serving size: 100 g
- Cuisine: British
- Course: Dessert
- Diet: Vegetarian
- Portion: 6–8
EQUIPMENT:
- Air fryer
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Measuring cups
- Knife
- Loaf pan
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits
- ½ cup chopped nuts
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ cup butter
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 2 big eggs
- Two tbsp. milk
- One tsp. baking powder
- One tsp. vanilla extract
- ½ tsp. cinnamon
- ¼ tsp. nutmeg
- Salt
INGREDIENT NOTES:
DRIED FRUITS:
- Use the dried fruits like raisins, cranberries, or dates to prepare this cake. We have to soak them in lightly warm water for fifteen minutes to make it juicier.
BUTTER:
- Use the unsalted butter to make this cake. It will enrich the taste of this cake. Use the ghee or coconut oil in place of butter to prepare dairy-free cake.
ALMOND & ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR:
- Almond flour is use to provide the lightly nutty flavor and moisture in the cake. The other all-purpose flour is used to provide the structure. Utilize the sunflower seed flour if you have nut allergy.
SUAGR:
- We use the coconuts sugar to add the sweet taste. We can also use the simple white sugar instead for this purpose.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- We heat the air fryer at 320 degrees F.
- Take a dish and add the sugar & butter & beat to make the fluffy batter.
- Add eggs one by one then include the vanilla in the blend.
- Take another vessel and include the all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and almond flour.
- Then we combine both of these components to form the smooth mixture.
- Now include the nuts & dried fruits and stir to distribute them equally.
- Apply the oil in the cake ban and then add the batter in it and smooth from the above.
- Put the pan in the basket and air-fry it for 40 to 45 minutes.
- Cool the cake in pan for ten minutes then put it on the rack so it cool down.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
DRINKS:
- Tea
- Coffee
- Milk
- Juice
With Creamy Toppings:
- Whipped cream
- Vanilla ice cream
- Custard
- Cream cheese
SWEET TOPPINGS:
- Honey
- Caramel sauce
- Powdered sugar
- Chocolate sauce
FRUITS:
- Berries
- Banana
- Orange
- Apple
TIPS:
- Change the side of the cake in between time so it gets evenly brown.
- Don’t fill lots of batter in the pan as the cake rise lightly.
- Soak the dried fruits to remove the moisture content.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the slices of cake in the covered dish & stock for 5 days.
FREEZER:
- Cover the cake slices with plastic wrap and put them in the vessel, and freeze for three months.
FAQs:
Can I utilize any other variety of flour to prepare this cake?
- Use the whole wheat flour instead to prepare this cake, but it might alter the texture.
How can I make the vegan version of this cake?
- Utilize the plant-based butter and flex eggs to prepare the vegan cake.
Is it necessary to soak the fruits?
- It is not essential to infuse the fruits, but it provides juiciness in the cake.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 320 kcal
Net carbs: 30 g
Total carbs: 35 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 6 g
Fat: 15 g
Sodium: 90 mg
Calcium: 50 mg
Iron: 2 mg
Vitamin A: 150 IU
Potassium: 200 mg