White Fruit Cake | Eggless White Fruit Cake Recipe

Eggless white fruit cake is a soft, delicious and creamy cake. It is one of the easiest fruit cakes that you can make because there are no complicated steps involved. The batter is made with flour, oil, butter, condensed milk and a good amount of soaked fruits. If you are looking for an eggless fruit cake and at the same time wants the warm flavour of traditional fruit cake, then this recipe is the perfect one to make. 

White Fruit Cake Recipe

My initial plan was to bake a pure white fruit cake which has eggs in them. But later i decided to take the eggless option. Since I soaked the dried fruits in dark rum the cake didn’t turn out to be as white as I wished.

But if you soak them in clean rum then it would be whiter. But who cares about the look, this cake taste so amazing. It was soft and fruity and very aromatic. I loved the way how it came together perfectly. The cake has condensed milk as an egg substitute and it worked really well. 

About White Fruit Cake

I decided to bake a simple white fruit cake during one fine day, but halfway through, I felt like trying an eggless cake. This white fruit cake is put together with simple ingredients like condensed milk, flour, butter, oil, sugar, vanilla essence and soaked fruits. The cake turns out soft, fruity with a beautiful aroma and texture. 

The mix of oil and butter keeps the cake soft, while sugar and condensed milk adds a subtle sweetness that balances the flavours of soaked fruits. For egg substitute, I used curd and initially wasn’t sure about how the texture would turn out. But once the cake came out of the oven, I was happy with the outcome. It tastes soft and flavourful. 

There are many types of fruit cakes available on my blog, but this version is one of the simple and beginner friendly recipes. You can even bake it ahead and store it for a few days before serving. The flavour enhances over time. If you’ve never tried making a fruit cake before, then this eggless white fruit cake is a great one to start because it is so easy and it tastes absolutely delicious. 

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Eggless fruit cake cookies : A soft and chewy eggless cookie with fruit cake flavour. It is a perfect recipe for snacking, gifting and parties. 

Chocolate fruit cake : This is a rich and moist christmas fruit cake with deep chocolate flavour. Packed with a lot of soaked dry fruits and nuts, make it a perfect treat for Christmas. 

Microwave fruit cake : A quick and easy fruit cake made in the microwave oven without spending much time in the kitchen. Perfect for a last minute dessert fix.

FAQ 

Q. What can I use instead of rum for soaking the fruits ?

Instead of rum, try fruit juices like orange juice, apple juice or grape juice.

Q. Why does my cake crack on top ? 

Crack usually happens if the oven is too hot or if it is baked for too long. Cover the cake top with aluminium foil and avoid opening the oven frequently. 

Q. Can I make this as a cupcake ? 

Yes, the cupcake idea also works perfectly. The baking time may vary, so just keep an eye while it’s baking.

Q. Does the cake taste better the next day ? 

Like any other fruit cakes, the flavours improve over time. The cake becomes more moist and aromatic. 

Ingredients

All purpose flour / Maida : I have used regular all purpose flour as it provides the structure to the cake. You can substitute with whole wheat flour, but the color may differ slightly. Or use a mix of both whole wheat and all purpose flour. 

Raising agent : Both baking powder and baking soda make the cake light and fluffy. Without this, the cake will become flat and dense. 

Unsalted butter : Butter adds a rich flavour and keeps the cake tender for so long. 

Oil : Oil adds moisture and prevents it from drying out. Use any neutral flavoured oils like canola oil, vegetable oil or sunflower oil. 

Sugar : Sugar is purely added for the sweetness and it balances the tastes of soaked fruits. 

Sweetened condensed milk : Condensed milk adds a creamy milk sweetness and acts as egg replacer. It also helps in binding the batter. 

Milk : Milk is added to form a smooth batter. It also keeps the cake moist. You can try adding vegan milk options like almond milk, cashew milk, coconut milk or soy milk. 

Vanilla essence : Vanilla essence is added for its sweet aroma and balances the flavours of fruits. You can try other flavourings like almond extract or orange extract. 

Soaked dried fruits : This is the star flavour of the cake. They provide sweetness, color and nutty texture to the cake. You can add any fruits for soaking like raisins, prunes, dates, apricots, cherries, figs or tutti frutti. 

Expert Tips

• Use room temperature butter and milk for smooth batter.
• Add a pinch of nutmeg, cinnamon or cardamom powder to add a lovely aroma to the cake. 
• If the batter is too thick, add a splash of milk to make it smoother.
• Once the cake is baked, brush with rum or orange juice to make it even more juicer. And let the cake rest for a day before serving.
• Add a handful of white chocolate chips into the batter to make it extra creamy. 

Storage & Serving

Store the cooled cake in an airtight container and it stays good for 3 to 5 days at room temperature. For longer storage, refrigerate them. Warm the cake using the oven before serving. 

Serve the cake warm and it tastes great with a cup of tea or coffee in the evening. You can also decorate the cake with an icing glaze, whipped cream or buttercream frosting. 

Step by Step Pictures

take all your ingredients.

take butter in a bowl

add oil

add sugar

vanilla

mix well

now it is creamy

add condensed milk

mix well

add baking powder and baking soda

add flour

milk

fold gently

add the soaked dry fruits

fold gently

spoon into the prepared pan

bake till done..chill the cake in fridge for 30 mins for clean slice

Slice and serve

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Eggless White Fruit Cake Recipe

Eggless white fruit cake is a soft, delicious and creamy cake. It is one of the easiest fruit cakes that you can make because there are no complicated steps involved. The batter is made with flour, oil, butter, condensed milk and a good amount of soaked fruits. If you are looking for an eggless fruit cake and at the same time wants the warm flavour of traditional fruit cake, then this recipe is the perfect one to make. 

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 50 minutes mins

0 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Course Dessert

Cuisine British

Servings 8 servings

Calories 254 kcal

Ingredients  

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• 1½ cup All Purpose Flour (plain flour) 180 grams
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• ¼ teaspoon Baking Soda
• ¼ cup Unsalted Butter 50 grams
• ¼ cup Vegetable Oil 60 ml
• ¾ cup Granulated Sugar 150 grams
• ¼ cup Sweetened Condensed Milk 120 ml
• ¾ cup Milk 180 ml
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 2 cups Soaked Dried Fruits

Instructions 

• Preheat oven to 180 degree C (360 degree F). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.

• Take butter, oil, sugar and vanilla in a bowl and whisk well. Add condensed milk and mix well. Add in baking soda, baking powder and salt and mix well. Sprinkle in flour and fold gently.

• Now add in the soaked fruits and mix well. Pour milk and mix gently using a spatula.

• Spoon this in the prepared loaf pan and if you have leftover batter pour it into muffin pans. Place this into the oven in the middle rack. Bake this for 40 to 50 mins until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

• If the cake gets dark too soon, place a sheet of parchment on top and continue baking. Remove from oven and cool completely.

• Pop the cake in fridge for at least 30 mins for clean slice. Slice and serve.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 110mgPotassium: 98mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 240IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 1mg

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