Ingredients:
1.5 cups all-purpose flour (maida)3/4 cup butter, soft3/4 cup sugar3 eggs1 tsp vanilla1 tsp baking powder1/4 cup milk1 cup mixed dried fruits – black raisins, sultanas, dried apricots chopped (like in your photo)1/4 tsp cinnamon
Method:
Soak fruits: Chop apricots, mix with raisins. Soak in 2 tbsp orange juice for 30 mins.Batter: Beat butter + sugar till fluffy. Add eggs one by one, vanilla.Add flour + baking powder + cinnamon. Add milk, mix soft batter.Fold in soaked fruits with flour coating (so fruits don’t sink).Pour in greased round pan.Bake at 160C / 320F for 50-60 mins on low heat – fruit cakes need slow baking.Check – toothpick should come clean. Cool fully before cutting.