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Fruitcake
Calories & nutrition facts
commercially prepared
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 324 kcal —
- Protein 2.9 g 6%
- Carbohydrate 58 g 21%
- Fat 9.1 g 12%
- Saturated fat 1 g 5%
- Fibre 3.7 g 13%
- Sugars 27 g —
- Sodium 101 mg 4%
- Cholesterol 5 mg 2%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 7 µg 1%
- Vitamin C 0.5 mg 1%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.9 mg 6%
- Vitamin K 1.5 µg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.05 mg 4%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.1 mg 8%
- Niacin (B3) 0.79 mg 5%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.23 mg 5%
- Vitamin B6 0.05 mg 3%
- Folate (B9) 20 µg 5%
- Vitamin B12 0.01 µg 0%
- Choline 8.9 mg 2%
Minerals
- Calcium 33 mg 3%
- Iron 2.1 mg 12%
- Magnesium 16 mg 4%
- Phosphorus 52 mg 4%
- Potassium 153 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.27 mg 2%
- Copper 0.05 mg 6%
- Manganese 0.22 mg 10%
- Selenium 2 µg 4%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 324 | 2.9 g | 58 g | 9.1 g |
| 1 × oz | 28.4 g | 92 | 0.8 g | 16 g | 2.6 g |
| 1 × piece | 43 g | 139 | 1.2 g | 25 g | 3.9 g |
| 2 × oz | 56.7 g | 184 | 1.6 g | 33 g | 5.2 g |
| ½ × oz | 14.2 g | 46 | 0.4 g | 8.2 g | 1.3 g |
| 3 × oz | 85.1 g | 276 | 2.5 g | 49 g | 7.7 g |
| 4 × oz | 113.4 g | 367 | 3.3 g | 66 g | 10 g |
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Questions about Fruitcake
How do you stop the fruit sinking in fruitcake?
Toss the dried fruit in a spoonful of the flour measured for the cake before folding it into the batter. Fold gently, so the batter stays thick enough to hold the fruit in place.
How do you know when fruitcake is baked?
Push a skewer into the centre, avoiding a large piece of fruit; it should come out without wet batter. If the top is browning before the middle is done, cover it loosely with foil and continue baking.
How should you store fruitcake to keep it moist?
Once completely cool, wrap it tightly in baking parchment and then foil, and keep it in an airtight tin in a cool, dry place. Don’t wrap it while warm, or trapped steam can make the surface sticky.
Can you freeze fruitcake?
Yes. Wrap the cooled cake tightly in cling film and foil, or freeze individual slices in an airtight container. Thaw it still wrapped at room temperature so condensation forms on the wrapping rather than the cake.
Can you feed fruitcake with alcohol after baking?
Yes: prick a fully cooled cake with a skewer and spoon over a little brandy, rum or whisky, then wrap it tightly. Repeat sparingly every week or so; too much can make the cake soggy and overpower the fruit.
What can you use instead of alcohol in fruitcake?
Soak the dried fruit in strong tea, apple juice or orange juice instead of brandy or rum. Drain it well before adding it to the batter, so excess liquid doesn’t make the cake heavy.
What goes well with fruitcake?
Serve a slice with a cup of tea, or try it with a thin piece of mature Cheddar for a sweet-and-savoury pairing. Butter is another classic addition, especially on a plain slice.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 174939 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
