Go Back Email Link
–+ servings
A wooden board holds a loaf of fruitcake with visible raisins, two slices cut, one buttered. A gray mug filled with tea sits beside them. The scene is set on a wooden surface.

Fruit Loaf (My Scottish Gran's Recipe)

Lauren
I've been making this Fruit Loaf recipe since before I even liked sultanas and currents! It's quick, easy and guarenteed to bring a smile to the face of whoever is eating it. Just make sure there is plenty of salted butter spread on top.
5 from 14 votes
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Resting Time (before adding the flour) 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine British
Servings 12
Calories 287 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 125 g currents
  • 125 g sultanas
  • 180 g sugar granulated or caster
  • 100 g margarine I use Flora original
  • 200 ml water
  • 2 eggs whisked
  • 325 g self raising flour or plain (all purpose flour) with 1 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions
 

  • Add 125 g currents, 125 g sultanas, 180 g sugar, 100 g margarine, 200 ml water) to large pot (big enough you can add the flour later)
  • Bring it to the boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for approx 10-15 minutes
  • Take off the heat and allow to cool (at least half an hour)
  • Whisk 2 eggs and stir through the mixture once it's cooled
  • Pre Heat oven to 180C (fan) / 200C conventional / 400F or Gas Mark 6
  • Mix through 325 g self raising flour then transfer into baking tin with grease proof paper
  • Cook in oven for 30 minutes, then take it out and cover with tinfoil before returning to oven for another 25 minutes (this will ensure the top doesn't burn whilst the inside cooks)
  • Check the fruit loaf by inserting a skewer / knife and checking if it comes out clean - every oven is different so I suggest doing this the first few times until you confirm timings for your own oven.
  • Remove from loaf tin and allow to cool on wire rack for 30 minutes before cutting into it.

Notes

Step-by-Step Photos: My blog post (above) includes helpful step-by-step photos to help guide you through making this recipe and build confidence whilst cooking. 
Please see my ‘How To Make’ section for substitutions. But something very important - do NOT swap margarine for butter, as it will cause the cake to be dry and crumbly. 

Nutrition

Calories: 287kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 98mgPotassium: 208mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 346IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
Keyword fruit cake, fruit loaf, fruit loaf recipe, moist fruit loaf, tea loaf
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!