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Traditional Fruit Cake

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A rich and moist fruit cake packed with dried fruits and nuts, perfect for holidays or special occasions.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 cup mixed dried fruits (cherries, pineapple, raisins)
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup orange juice or brandy (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, soak the dried fruits in orange juice or brandy for 10 minutes (optional for extra flavor).
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
  4. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the butter mixture.
  5. Drain the soaked fruits (if using) and fold them into the batter along with the chopped nuts.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

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