Description
A rich and moist fruitcake filled with assorted dried fruits and nuts.
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
- 1/4 cup orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix dried fruits and nuts.
- Cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Sift flour, baking powder, spices, and salt into the mixture.
- Fold in the fruit and nut mixture.
- Add orange juice and mix until combined.
- Pour batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to a month.
- For added flavor, soak fruits in orange juice overnight.
- You can add a splash of rum or brandy for richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Classic fruitcake, fruitcake recipe, holiday dessert