Description
Experience the magic of a classic fruitcake that brings warmth and nostalgia to any festive gathering. This vibrant cake is packed with rich dried fruits, crunchy nuts, and aromatic spices, making it a delightful centerpiece for your holiday celebrations. With its beautiful mosaic of flavors, this fruitcake is sure to impress your guests and create cherished memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, dates)
- 1 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar (dark preferred)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp almond extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C); grease a loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- Melt butter in a mixing bowl; mix in brown sugar until creamy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time; add almond extract and orange zest.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture; gently incorporate dried fruits and nuts.
- Pour batter into prepared pan; bake for 60-70 minutes until golden brown and toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (65g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg