Christmas Fruit Cake: The Best Homemade Recipe for Festive Joy
The Christmas Fruit Cake is a delightful treat perfect for the festive season, bringing joy to every celebration.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed dried fruits
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup currants
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup brandy
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the dried fruits, walnuts, raisins, and currants.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the orange juice and brandy.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Fold in the fruit and nut mixture.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let it cool before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, let the cake sit for a few days before serving.
- Wrap the cake in cheesecloth soaked in brandy for extra moistness.