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Spiced Red Wine Fruit Cake
A wholesome Indian recipe crafted for health-conscious eating: nutritious, delicious, and easy to make at home.
⏱30 minsPrep Time
🔥60 minsCook Time
⏰90 mins (+ soak)Total Time
👥12Serves
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Chopped dates, nuts and cherries soak in red wine until plump, then bake into a spiced eggless loaf. Adult festive cake — slice thin.
Ingredients
How to Make It
1
Soak chopped fruits and nuts in red wine several days, stirring occasionally; refrigerate after day 1 if warm climate.
2
Sift flour with leaveners, salt, spices and coffee. Mix batter with oil/sugar; fold in drained fruits (reserve wine).
3
Bake low (~160–170°C) until done. Cool; optional brush with reserved wine.
Nutrition per serving
300kcal
Protein4g
Carbohydrates38g
Fat13g
Fibre2g
* Approximate values per serving
Health Benefits
Fruit-dense slices mean a little goes far. Soaking builds flavour so you need less frosting sugar.
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Pro Tips
- →Soak long enough for plump fruit.
- →Line tin thoroughly.
- →Ages well wrapped.
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Variations
- 1Non-alcoholic: use grape juice.
- 2Add candied ginger.
Frequently Asked Questions
At least overnight; 3–7 days is classic.
Drain well and bake fully; flavour mellows.
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