Description
A rich and moist fruitcake featuring a blend of dried fruits, mixed nuts, and warm spices, perfect for festive occasions or as a year-round treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups mixed dried fruits (e.g., raisins, cranberries, apricots)
- 1 cup chopped mixed nuts (e.g., walnuts, pecans, almonds)
- Optional: Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a loaf or round pan with parchment paper.
- Beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, followed by orange juice and optional zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in dried fruits and nuts evenly.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-75 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- (Optional) Brush with a glaze of orange juice mixed with honey.
Notes
- Use a mix of your favorite dried fruits and nuts for a personalized flavor.
- The glaze adds a citrusy shine but can be omitted.
- Store the cake in an airtight container; it improves in flavor over time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 17g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
Keywords: Fruit and nut cake, mixed fruitcake, festive fruitcake, traditional fruitcake recipe, holiday fruitcake