Rice British Plum Cake Recipe

Balasahana Suresh
A Festive Twist on the Classic

This Rice british Plum Cake is a moist, eggless fruit cake made with rice flour instead of wheat flour. It’s perfect for those looking for a gluten-light alternative while keeping all the traditional festive flavors with dried fruits, nuts, and warm spices.

Ingredients

Fruits & Nuts:

· 1 cup mixed dried fruits (raisins, sultanas, cherries, cranberries)

· ½ cup chopped nuts (cashews, almonds, walnuts)

· 3–4 tbsp rum, brandy, or fruit juice for soaking fruits

Dry Ingredients:

· 1½ cups rice flour

· ½ tsp baking powder

· ¼ tsp baking soda

· ¼ tsp salt

· ½ tsp ground cinnamon

· ¼ tsp ground nutmeg

· ¼ tsp ground cloves

Wet Ingredients:

· ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

· ¾ cup brown sugar

· ¼ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)

· 1 tsp vanilla extract

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Soak the Fruits

· Soak mixed dried fruits in rum, brandy, or fruit juice for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for deeper flavor).

· Drain excess liquid before adding to batter.

2. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan

· Preheat oven to 160–170°C (325°F).

· Grease and line an 8-inch cake pan with parchment paper.

3. Mix Dry Ingredients

· In a bowl, sift together rice flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.

4. Cream butter and Sugar

· In another bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

· Add milk and vanilla extract gradually and mix well.

5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

· Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture to form a smooth batter.

6. Add fruits and Nuts

· Fold in the soaked dried fruits and chopped nuts gently for even distribution.

7. Bake the Cake

· Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

· Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

· Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

8. Decorate and Serve

· Dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with a simple glaze, or top with extra nuts and candied fruits for a festive touch.

Tips for Perfect Rice british Plum Cake

· Rice flour can make cakes slightly crumbly; don’t overmix the batter.

· Soak fruits overnight for maximum moistness and flavor.

· Bake at low temperature for even cooking without drying the cake.

· Store in an airtight container; flavors develop beautifully over 1–2 days.

This Rice british Plum Cake is a moist, festive, and flavorful dessert, ideal for christmas celebrations or gifting. It combines the classic fruit cake taste with a lighter, rice-flour texture.

 

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