Fig and Mixed Fruit Bread

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Fig and Mixed Fruit Bread
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Difficulty:
easy
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Preparation:
1 hr 15 min.
Preparation

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Figs are rich in minerals including potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron and copper and are a good source of antioxidant vitamins A and K that contribute to health and wellness. This dessert gives you a chance to satisfy your sweet tooth while having added health benefits. 

You can add nuts to this for an element of protein and healthy fats. 

Ingredients

for
1
For the cake
½ cup butter
½ cup sugar
2 eggs (beaten)
cup milk
2 ¼ cups self-rising flour
½ tsp grated Nutmeg
1 cup chopped, ready-to-eat Dried fig
½ cup colored glace Candied cherry (chopped)
0.333 cup Golden raisins
To decorate
powdered sugar
fresh Figs (sliced)
How healthy are the main ingredients?
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Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 große Bowl, 1 Teaspoon, 1 Measuring cups, 1 Hand mixer, 1 Fine grater, 1 Small bowl, 1 Cutting board, 1 Large knife, 1 Rolling pin, 1 Parchment paper, 1 Baking sheet, 1 Tablespoon, 1 kleines Sieve, 1 Paper towel, 1 Small knife

Preparation steps

1.

For the cake: heat the oven to 325°F. Grease a 1-1/2 lb loaf tin and line the base with non-stick baking paper.

2.
Beat the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and milk beating well to combine. Sift in the flour and nutmeg and mix well. Stir in the dried fruits.
3.

Spoon into the tin and make a slight hollow in the center. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden and firm to the touch. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then place on a wire rack to cool completely.

4.
To decorate: sift a little icing sugar over the top and arrange sliced figs on top.