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Never Fail Fruit Cake

350kcal
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Prep 30 minutes
Cook 1 hour 15 minutes
Total 1 hour 45 minutes
This old-fashioned fruit cake is a dense, spiced loaf filled with dried fruits and nuts, perfect for holidays and special occasions.
Servings 10 slices
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, Traditional

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs Room temperature
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup brandy or rum Optional
Fruit and Nuts
  • 2 cups mixed dried fruits Chop into small pieces
  • 1 cup chopped nuts Use walnuts, pecans or almonds

Method

Preparation
  1. Prepare your dried fruits and nuts so they are small and easy to eat.
  2. Soften the butter so it creams well with the sugar.
  3. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and get your loaf pan ready.
Mixing
  1. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth after each addition.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Gradually mix dry ingredients with wet ingredients, alternating with orange juice to keep batter smooth.
  5. Fold in the dried fruits and nuts gently to spread evenly.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the lined pan and smooth the top.
  2. Bake for 60-75 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  3. Let the cake cool before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving1gCalories350kcalCarbohydrates45gProtein4gFat18gSaturated Fat10gSodium250mgFiber2gSugar20g

Notes

Cool the cake completely before storing. Store at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

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