Description
A rich and moist fruitcake loaded with dried fruits and nuts, perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed dried fruits
- 1 cup chopped nuts
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup apple cider
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Grease and line a 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix the dried fruits and nuts.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with orange juice and apple cider.
- Fold in the mixed fruits and nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to three weeks.
- Can be made ahead of time for better flavor.
- Feel free to substitute fruits and nuts based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Heavenly Moist Fruitcake, fruitcake, dessert, baking