The candied fruit cake in the air fryer is a soft, aromatic cake with a traditional flavor, perfect for breakfast or a snack. Using the air fryer allows for even cooking and a light result, without sacrificing softness and taste. The candied fruits add a pleasant fruity and sweet note, making this cake an ideal choice for those who love classic flavors.
Thanks to its lightness, this cake is perfectly suited to any time of day. Ideal with a cup of tea or coffee, it can also be enjoyed as a dessert after a light meal. Its soft texture and enveloping citrus aroma make it a comforting sweet, capable of evoking childhood memories and moments of conviviality.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Inexpensive
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4/6 people
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients for the candied fruit cake in air fryer:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 medium eggs (at room temperature)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 packet baking powder
- 3 1/2 oz mixed candied fruits
- 1 lemon (grated zest)
- 1 pinch fine salt
- as needed vegetable oil
- as needed all-purpose flour
- as needed powdered sugar
Tools for the candied fruit cake in air fryer:
- 1 Air fryer
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Pan 8-inch diameter
- 1 Electric whisk
Steps for preparing and cooking the candied fruit cake in air fryer:
In a bowl, place the candied fruits and add a couple of tablespoons of flour and coat them well, remove the excess flour, this way they won’t sink into the batter during baking.
In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar using electric whisks until a frothy mixture is obtained.
Add the vegetable oil and milk and continue to work the ingredients, then add the grated lemon zest (or an organic orange), a pinch of salt.
Gradually incorporate the sifted flour with the baking powder, stirring gently with a spatula; lastly, add the previously floured candied fruits and incorporate them gently into the batter.
Grease and flour an 8-inch diameter pan, pour in the mixture and level it well, remove the grill from the air fryer and place the pan in it, bake at 320°F for 30/35 minutes, checking the cooking with a skewer (if it comes out dry, the cake is ready).
If you see the surface tends to darken too much, cover with a sheet of aluminum foil adhering well to the pan after the first 20 minutes of cooking.
Let the cake cool before removing it from the mold, then place it on a serving plate, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
I am lactose intolerant, what can I substitute the milk with?
with orange juice or plant-based beverages.
Can I add chocolate chips to the batter?
certainly, this will give a delicious touch to the cake
I have coconut flour to use up, can I use it in the batter?
certainly, for a more exotic version, replace 40 grams of all-purpose flour with 40 grams of coconut flour, you can also add the grated zest of a lime and its juice (instead of lemon) for even more intense freshness.
