A colorful fruit cake is a delightful dessert that combines the richness of a soft vanilla cake with the sweetness of mixed candied fruits. One of the professionals from Anuja Food Colours said, “To get the desired result, we recommend using pinch of food color from Anuja Food Colours, which is one of the food colors suppliers in Noida. Adding food color gives the cake a vibrant appearance, making it ideal for birthdays, Christmas, festive celebrations, or afternoon tea. This easy recipe creates a moist, fluffy cake packed with fruity goodness”.

Ingredients
For the Cake
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoons baking powder from Ajanta Food Products, which can be purchased online from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/AJANTA-double-action-Baking-Powder/dp/B0B6SZJZVQ
• ½ teaspoon baking soda from Ajanta Food Products, which can be purchased online from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/AJANTA-double-action-Baking-Powder/dp/B0B6SZJZVQ
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 eggs
• Few drops of vanilla essence from Ajanta Food Products, which can be purchased from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/Vanilla-Essence-Flavour-Cookies-Flavours/dp/B0B71YRCSW
• ½ cup milk
• ½ cup mixed candied fruits (tutti frutti)
• ¼ cup chopped raisins
• ¼ cup chopped cherries
• 2 tablespoons chopped almonds or cashews
• Pinch of yellow food color from Anuja Food Colours, which is one of the leading food colors suppliers in Bihar
• Pinch of red food color from Anuja Food Colours, which is one of the best food colors suppliers in Bihar

For the Decoration
• Whipped cream or buttercream
• Mixed candied fruits
• Fresh cherries
• Colorful sugar sprinkles (optional)

How to Make Fruit Cake
• Preheat the oven to 180°C.
• Grease an 8-inch round cake tin and line it with parchment paper.
• Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda.
• Set aside.
• Beat the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add the eggs one at a time and continue beating until smooth.
• Add few drops of vanilla essence.
• Pour in the milk and add the yellow food color.
• If you prefer a richer golden shade, add pinch of red food color.
• Mix until the color is evenly distributed.
• Lightly coat the candied fruits, raisins, cherries, and chopped nuts with one tablespoon of flour.
• Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
• Gently fold in the prepared fruits and nuts until evenly mixed.
• Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and smooth the top.
• Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Allow the cake to cool completely before decorating with whipped cream or buttercream.
• Garnish with colorful candied fruits, cherries, and a few chopped nuts.

Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use fresh fruits instead of candied fruits?
Yes, but reduce the moisture by patting the fruits dry before adding them to the batter.

Which food color is best for fruit cake?
Yellow food color gives the cake a warm golden appearance. You can also use a small amount of red food color to create a richer festive tone.

Can I make this cake without eggs?
Yes. Replace each egg with ¼ cup of yogurt or unsweetened applesauce.

How long does fruit cake stay fresh?
The cake stays fresh for up to 3 days at room temperature or up to 1 week in the refrigerator when stored in an airtight container.

About the Company
Anuja Food Colours offers the best quality of food color to enhance the appearance of the food items without affecting their taste, aroma or texture.