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Fruit Cake

Fruit Cake

This Fruit Cake is a moist, flavorful dessert made with a mix of dried fruits, nuts, and warm spices. Perfect for holidays, birthdays, or special occasions, it can be enjoyed as a simple fruit cake or decorated for a stunning fruit birthday cake.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups mixed dried fruit raisins, cherries, apricots, cranberries
  • ½ cup chopped nuts walnuts, almonds, or pecans
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup milk or orange juice for soaking
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. Soak the fruit: Place dried fruit in a bowl and cover with orange juice or milk. Let it soak for 20–30 minutes.
  3. Mix the batter: In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually fold into the wet mixture.
  5. Add fruits and nuts: Gently stir soaked fruits (drained) and nuts into the batter.
  6. Bake the cake: Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool & serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Make Ahead: Fruit cake tastes even better the next day as flavors deepen.
  • Variations: Swap dried fruit for fresh apples to make an apple cake.
  • Decoration: Try fruit cake designs with candied orange slices, berries, or edible flowers.
  • Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.