Fruit Slices
Tasty Fruit Slices taken from the Just for One or Two Cookbook. This easy bake is the perfect treat to share around and has a satisfying citrusy twist.
Ingredients
Butter 150g (5 oz), softened
Caster sugar 150g (5 oz)
Self-raising flour 175g (6 oz)
Eggs 2
Orange 1, grated zest
Lemon 1, grated zest
Milk 2 tbsp
Mixed dried fruit 175g (6 oz)
Demerara sugar 2 tbsp
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 170°C/325°F/Gas 3.
2
Grease and base line a small 18 x 28 x 4cm (7 x 11 x 1 1/2in) roasting tin with non-stick baking paper.
3
Put the butter, caster sugar, flour, eggs, orange and lemon zest and milk into a bowl and beat with a wooden spoon or electric mixer until smooth. Stir in the fruit.
4
Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin, level the surface and sprinkle with the demerara sugar.
5
Cook for 30 minutes until well risen and golden. The top of the cake will spring back when pressed with fingertips if it is ready.
6
To serve now: Leave the cake to cool in the tin. When it is cold take it out, peel off the paper and cut it into slices and arrange on a serving plate. The slices will keep in an airtight container for a few days.
To freeze: Carefully place the slices to be frozen in rigid plastic containers in a single layer or between sheets of greaseproof paper. Cover, seal and label. Use within 4 months.
To serve from the freezer: Thaw as many slices as required at room temperature on a wire rack for about 2 hours or until thoroughly defrosted.
Categories:Baking RecipesFreezer FriendlyJust For 1 or 2 CookbookPuddings & DessertsTray BakesVegetarian
