3 Ingredient Fruit Cake
A simple and forgiving fruit cake made with just three ingredients: dried fruit, self-raising flour, and soda. Perfect for a low-effort dessert during chaotic holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup dried fruit mix Use a mix from Trader Joe's or a homemade blend.
- 1 cup self-raising flour You can substitute with all-purpose flour plus baking powder (about 1 1/2 tsp per cup).
- 1 cup soda (ginger ale or lemon-lime) Choose according to preference; ginger ale adds warmth, while lemon-lime brings brightness.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the dried fruit mix and self-raising flour. Stir until the fruit is well coated with the flour.
- Pour in the soda and mix until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool before serving. Enjoy your simple fruit cake!
Notes
Don't forget to grease the pan. Coating the fruit thoroughly with flour prevents sinking. Baking time may vary by pan depth. Allow the cake to cool before slicing to avoid it becoming smushy.