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Heavenly Moist Fruitcake

Heavenly Moist Fruitcake That Will Elevate Your Holidays

This Heavenly Moist Fruitcake is a cherished holiday tradition, brimming with dried fruits and nuts, perfectly easy for all bakers.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fruitcake
  • 2 cups Dried Fruits (raisins, currants, apricots)
  • 1 cup Chopped Nuts (walnuts or pecans)
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure freshness
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Spices (Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Allspice) Freshly ground preferred
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute margarine or coconut oil
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar White sugar can be used if needed
  • 3 large Eggs Flax eggs for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure extract
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest Lemon zest can be substituted
  • 1/2 cup Dark Rum or Brandy Use juice or tea for non-alcoholic
Optional Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar To mix with citrus juice
  • 2 tablespoons Citrus Juice Freshly squeezed orange or lemon juice

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Whisk
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak dried fruits in dark rum or brandy overnight for enhanced flavor.
  2. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and prepare the cake pan with parchment paper and butter.
  3. Cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until combined after each addition.
  5. Whisk together the dry ingredients and fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in the soaked fruits, nuts, orange zest, and vanilla extract.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60-70 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Soak fruits overnight for best results. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.

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