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Mary Berry Pineapple Fruit Cake

Mary Berry Pineapple Fruit Cake
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Mary Berry Pineapple Fruit Cake is a wonderfully moist, lightly spiced, and beautifully sweet fruit cake made with crushed pineapple that keeps the crumb tender and flavourful. This cake is perfect for afternoon tea, festive gatherings, or when you want a fruit cake that feels lighter and more refreshing than traditional dense versions. The pineapple adds natural sweetness and a soft texture, while the mixed fruit brings a classic richness. With simple steps and everyday ingredients, this is a bake you’ll enjoy making again and again.

Ingredients

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  • 200g unsalted butter, softened

  • 150g caster sugar

  • 3 large eggs

  • 300g self-raising flour

  • 300g mixed dried fruit

  • 200g crushed pineapple, well drained

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 tsp mixed spice

  • Pinch of salt

  • Zest of 1 lemon (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare your tin

Line an 8-inch cake tin with baking parchment and preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F).

Step 2: Cream the butter and sugar

Beat softened butter and caster sugar until pale and fluffy.

Step 3: Add the eggs

Whisk in the eggs one at a time, adding a spoonful of flour if the mixture curdles.

Step 4: Mix in the pineapple

Fold in the well-drained crushed pineapple and vanilla extract.

Step 5: Add the dry ingredients

Fold in flour, mixed spice, salt, and lemon zest until just combined.

Step 6: Add the dried fruit

Stir in the mixed dried fruit, ensuring it’s evenly distributed.

Step 7: Fill the tin

Spoon the batter into the prepared cake tin and smooth the surface.

Step 8: Bake the cake

Bake for 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean.

Step 9: Cool the cake

Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 15 minutes before moving it to a wire rack.

Find it online: https://maryberrycooks.co.uk/mary-berry-pineapple-fruit-cake/