Description
A moist and flavorful fruit cake packed with dried fruits and nuts, perfect for holidays or special occasions.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, chopped dates)
- 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, mix dried fruits, nuts, and orange juice. Let soak for 10 minutes.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg into the wet mixture. Stir until combined.
- Fold in the soaked fruits and nuts.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Soak dried fruits in rum or brandy for extra flavor (optional).
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For a richer taste, brush the cake with syrup while warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: fruit cake, holiday dessert, easy baking, dried fruits, nuts