{"product_id":"pistachio-fruit-cake","title":"Pistachio Fruit Square Cake","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRight. This one’s for the people who love pistachios and fruitcake – but want something lighter, more colourful, and a little bit unexpected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional fruitcake is dark, dense, and boozy. This isn’t that. This is a soft, pale green pistachio sponge, packed with dried apricots, cranberries, and golden raisins, plus a generous handful of chopped pistachios. No brandy, no heavy spices – just a hint of cardamom and orange zest to make it sing. It’s fruity, nutty, and perfect for a coffee morning or a birthday where you want something a bit different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSomeone asked me a while back: “can you make a fruitcake that’s not heavy and dark? I love pistachios and dried apricots. Maybe something lighter for spring. We’re in Downham.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI said yeah, course. I made a pistachio sponge with chunks of dried apricot and cranberry, added a touch of orange zest, and covered it in a simple pistachio buttercream. She said it was the best fruitcake she’d ever had – and she normally hates fruitcake. That’s a win.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo here it is: Pistachio Fruit Cake – available for delivery and collection across Bromley, Downham, Grove Park, Sydenham, Catford \u0026amp; Bellingham.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eround cake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (or square – just ask), about 7 inches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeds 6–10 people\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Perfect for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003espring birthday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEaster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecoffee morning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eafternoon tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMother’s Day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or any time you want a fruity, nutty cake that isn’t heavy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat’s in it?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSponge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – soft pistachio. Made with real ground pistachios and a little almond extract. It’s pale green, nutty, and moist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – a mix of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edried apricots (chopped), dried cranberries, and golden raisins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. I don’t soak them in alcohol – just a little orange juice to plump them up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – a whisper of cardamom and fresh orange zest. No cinnamon, no cloves – just a light, floral warmth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – a thin layer of pistachio buttercream or a simple apricot glaze – you choose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrosting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – a light dusting of icing sugar, or a smooth pistachio buttercream, or a drizzle of white chocolate. I recommend just a dusting – lets the fruit and nuts shine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe look\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – pale green sponge studded with orange and red fruit, topped with a few chopped pistachios and a sprinkle of dried rose petals (optional, but very pretty).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s the fruitcake for people who say “I don’t like fruitcake.” Because it’s not dark, not heavy, and not boozy – just nutty, fruity, and delicious.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho buys this?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring birthday cake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – March, April, May – light and fresh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEaster cake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – the pastel colours and dried fruit feel right for spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoffee morning cake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – slices beautifully, not too rich.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfternoon tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – perfect with a pot of Earl Grey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMother’s Day cake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – mums love pistachios and dried fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust because\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – you want a cake that’s different from the usual.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHonestly? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnyone who’s ever thought fruitcake could be better – and was right.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I get a different dried fruit mix?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Dried cherries, chopped dates, or even dried mango. Just tell me.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I add alcohol?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI can soak the fruit in brandy or rum if you want a traditional boozy fruitcake – just ask.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I add a message or name?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCourse. “Happy Easter”, “Happy Birthday Mum”, “Spring” – I’ll pipe it in white or pale green.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow much notice?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFew days if you can. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrder online\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or message me – I’ll be honest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection or delivery?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollect from our Bromley shop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eget local delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to Downham, Grove Park, Sydenham, Catford, Bellingham – all within easy reach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne thing to mention…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pistachio colour is natural from the nuts – it’s a pale, subtle green, not bright. The cake contains nuts (pistachios and almonds) – not suitable for severe allergies. It keeps well for several days in an airtight tin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRight. 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