Quick fruit cake
This quick fruit cake is a moist teatime bake made with mixed dried fruit, warm mixed spice, butter, milk and crunchy pecan nuts. The Thermomix TM7 weighs, grinds and mixes everything in one bowl, giving an even batter in minutes. Ideal as a snack or dessert with a cup of tea, with a tender crumb and gently spiced flavour throughout.
About this recipe
Quick fruit cake Thermomix TM7 is the answer when you crave a classic teatime cake without hours of soaking and stirring. Searching for easy fruit cake recipes for your all-in-one kitchen machine often leads to complicated bakes, but this version relies on just six ingredients: mixed dried fruit, milk, mixed spice, butter, self raising flour and pecan nuts. The TM7 grinds the pecans and spice fresh for maximum aroma, weighs the flour and butter directly into the mixing bowl, and blends the batter into an even, lump-free consistency in seconds. The result is a moist, warmly spiced snack cake with a tender crumb and nutty crunch, perfect for an afternoon treat, a lunchbox filler or an unexpected visit from friends. Because everything happens in one bowl, there is minimal washing up, and the cake keeps well for several days so you can bake it ahead for weekend snacking or a festive table.
Preparation tips
- Tip 1: Measure the mixed dried fruit and milk together in the mixing bowl first so the fruit starts soaking up liquid while you prepare the remaining ingredients, giving a moister crumb in the finished cake.
- Tip 2: Reserve a handful of pecan halves and press them on top of the batter before baking; they toast lightly in the oven and give the cake an attractive, rustic finish for serving.
- Tip 3: Store the cooled fruit cake wrapped in baking paper and then foil; the mixed spice flavour deepens after a day, making it an excellent make-ahead snack for lunchboxes or weekend visitors.
Recipe variations
- Variation 1: For a lactose-free version, replace the milk with a plant-based alternative such as oat or almond drink and use a dairy-free butter substitute; the crumb stays tender and the mixed spice flavour remains dominant.
- Variation 2: For a festive winter variant, add a tablespoon of orange zest and a dash of cinnamon or grated nutmeg to the mixed spice, and swap the pecans for walnuts to create a Christmas-style teatime cake.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing precision - The Thermomix weighs the self raising flour and butter directly into the mixing bowl, saving messy measuring cups. [Built-in Scale]
- Grinding fresh - The TM7 grinds the pecan nuts into an even crumb, adding nutty texture without a separate grinder. [Grinding]. [Multi-Function]
- Even batter - The Thermomix mixes the dried fruit and flour into a lump-free cake batter far faster than by hand. [Mixing]. [Time Savings]
- Grated spice - The TM7 grates cold butter in seconds so it blends evenly through the spiced fruit mixture. [Grating]. [Multi-Function]
- Gentle warming - The Thermomix heats the milk and butter together until just melted, preventing scorching on the stove. [Heating]. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- mixed dried fruit
- milk
- mixed spice
- butter
- self-raising flour
- pecan nuts