Let’s Get Fried and Baked!
Are you an air fryer fan on the hunt for something new? Then why not try your hand at a delicious air fryer fruit cake? These cakes come out light, moist and full of flavour, and all you need is a handful of ingredients and a few minutes of your time. We’ve put together two of our favourite air fryer fruit cake recipes from the UK, so let’s get frying and baking!
Traditional Fruit Cake
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of mixed dried fruit
- 1/2 cup of sultanas
- 1/2 cup of currants
- 1/2 cup of raisins
- 1/2 cup of candied cherries and cherries
- 3/4 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup of melted butter
- 1/4 cup of milk
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the dried fruit, sultanas, currants, raisins, cherries and cherries.
- Add in the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, butter, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Grease a round cake pan with butter or oil and pour the mixture into the pan.
- Place the cake pan in the air fryer and cook for 30 minutes.
- Once cooked, allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
Per Serving – Calories: 320 | Total Fat: 13g | Total Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 5.7g
Tips:
- Be sure to mix the wet ingredients together well before adding to the dry ingredients.
- If the cake is browning too quickly, reduce the temperature of the air fryer.
- If you don’t have a cake pan, you can also use a muffin tin to make individual cakes.
Notes:
This recipe can also be made in a conventional oven. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve this delicious air fryer fruit cake with a dollop of Greek yoghurt or clotted cream and a drizzle of honey.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Can I make this recipe in a conventional oven?
A: Yes! Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
Q: Can I use other types of fruit?
A: Yes, feel free to mix and match the fruit in this recipe for a unique flavour!
Chocolate Chip Fruit Cake
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of mixed dried fruit
- 1/2 cup of sultanas
- 1/2 cup of currants
- 1/2 cup of raisins
- 1/2 cup of candied cherries and cherries
- 3/4 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup of melted butter
- 1/4 cup of milk
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the dried fruit, sultanas, currants, raisins, cherries and cherries.
- Add in the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, butter, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Grease a round cake pan with butter or oil and pour the mixture into the pan.
- Place the cake pan in the air fryer and cook for 30 minutes.
- Once cooked, allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
Per Serving – Calories: 342 | Total Fat: 14.8g | Total Carbohydrates: 46.2g | Protein: 5.9g
Tips:
- Be sure to mix the wet ingredients together well before adding to the dry ingredients.
- If the cake is browning too quickly, reduce the temperature of the air fryer.
- If you don’t have a cake pan, you can also use a muffin tin to make individual cakes.
Notes:
This recipe can also be made in a conventional oven. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve this delicious air fryer chocolate chip fruit cake with a scoop of ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate sauce.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Can I make this recipe in a conventional oven?
A: Yes! Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
Q: Can I use other types of chocolate chips?
A: Yes, feel free to use any type of chocolate chips for this recipe!
