Yellow Fruit Cake

Here’s what you need 

1 Yellow box cake mix 

¾ c Whole milk 

½ c Margarine (room temperature) 

3 Eggs 

3 dashes Aromatic Bitters 

1 tsp Mixed Essence 

1 c Fruit Cake mix (Dried fruits blended into a paste with cherry brandy and white rum)

 

Let’s make it 

  • Prepare a 9-inch baking pan by greasing with melted butter and lining the base with waxed paper 
  • Pre heat oven to 325 degrees 
  • In a mixing bowl add eggs, aromatic bitters and essence 
  • Whisk until fluffy using (electric mixer can be used) 
  • Add cake mix, butter and whole milk and mix until completely combined 
  • Using a spatula, gently fold in fruit cake mix – do not over mix 
  • Pour batter into baking pan 
  • Bake cake for 30 – 40 mins 
  • To test – insert toothpick or skewer into the center and if it comes out clean it is ready
  • Once the cake has been cooled enough to handle, remove from the pan unto a cooling rack and let cool completely 
  • Slice and enjoy!