Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Fast. Compared to a traditional fruit cake, this is done in a flash. After the initial prep, it is done in only 30 minutes.Easy. Skip heating up your kitchen with this simple air fryer recipe.Vegetarian. A tasty, meat and egg free dessert option.Delicious. Packed with rich, fruity flavor.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Dried FruitFarina or rava/soojiWhole MilkSugar Or Other Sweetener EquivalentGhee or OilSour creamGround CardamomBaking PowderBaking Soda
What Is Farina?
Easy hack 1: Cream of wheat is Farina. Easy hack 2: Go to the Indian Grocery store and ask for Fine Sooji There. Done. But if you want to know more, Farina is milled soft wheat. It is NOT the same as semolina. Farina is made from wheat that is not durum wheat. Semolina is made from durum wheat. It’s also high in gluten, so obviously isn’t designed for anyone with a gluten allergy or intolerance. If you need a gluten free cake recipe, or even if you don’t, you should check out my Coconut Chocolate Cake recipe, it is seriously amazing.
Where’s The Alcohol?
Traditional fruit cake recipes often use whiskey or dark rum to flavor the cake and keep it moist. However, this recipe uses farina and flavorsome fruit to pack that fruit cake punch. This is a great recipe for anyone that doesn’t consume alcohol and is a family-friendly option if you’re concerned about the alcohol baking out of desserts.
How To Make Fruit Cake
Tips And Tricks
Okay people, come listen and learn from my mistakes. I had to make this recipe three times before I got it right. Either that or you will have a cake that’s more like a brick than a cake which is exactly how my first two attempts turned out. Done right, however, you’ll have a moist, delicious little slice of heaven in each cake, with a crispy outside and a tender inside.
How Long Does It Last?
So, this is a fruit cake, but it’s not your traditional fruit cake. It can last for up to a week in the refrigerator, but it won’t last YEARS like some of the shelf-stable fruit cakes you can buy at the grocery store during the holidays. As much I love a dish that will last while I sneak bites, I’m happy to enjoy the same flavors without eating my weight in preservatives.
Want More Air Fryer Recipes?
Air Fryer ZucchiniAir Fryer Corn on the CobFrench ToastKeto Shrimp ScampiAir Fryer MushroomsFish Nuggets
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