Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Scrumptious Mixed Fruit Cake, featuring a harmonious blend of banana, pear, and apple. This easy-to-make cake is perfect for showcasing the natural sweetness and texture of fresh fruits, enhanced with the richness of brown sugar and a hint of lemon zest. The soft, moist crumb made from a simple batter of eggs, flour, and butter provides the perfect backdrop for the fruits, making this cake not only delicious but also visually appealing.
Why You'll Love This: This Mixed Fruit Cake is a true crowd-pleaser, loved for its simplicity and the wholesome goodness of fruits. Each bite offers the distinct flavors of banana, pear, and apple, which harmonize wonderfully with the citrusy notes of lemon zest. It's easy enough for a beginner baker yet delightful enough to impress your guests. Whether you're looking for a sweet treat for breakfast, dessert, or afternoon tea, this cake fits the bill perfectly.
Perfect Occasion: This cake is incredibly versatile and ideal for a variety of occasions. Serve it at brunches, family gatherings, or potluck dinners where a light, fruity dessert is desired. It's also a great choice for school events or as a comforting weekend treat. During the holiday season, this cake can be a refreshing alternative to richer, heavier desserts.
Decoration Tips: To enhance the cake's appearance, sprinkle additional brown sugar on top before baking for a caramelized crust. Once baked and cooled, dust lightly with powdered sugar for a touch of elegance. Arranging thin slices of banana, pear, and apple in a decorative pattern atop the cake before baking not only adds to its beauty but also teases the flavors within.
Ingredients:
- 3 eggs
- 140 grams of brown sugar
- 150 grams of flour
- 50 grams of butter, melted
- 1/2 packet of baking powder
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1 pear, sliced
- 1 apple, sliced
- Zest of one lemon
- Brown sugar, for sprinkling
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions:
- Prepare: Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F). Grease and flour a cake pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the flour and baking powder.
- Whisk Wet Ingredients: In another large bowl, beat the eggs with the brown sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the melted butter and lemon zest.
- Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Add Fruits: Fold in the sliced banana, pear, and apple.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Optionally, sprinkle some brown sugar over the top for a caramelized finish. Bake for about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Enjoy!