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Delicious Fruitcake Recipe

Mouthwatering Delicious Fruitcake Recipe for Every Celebration

Delight your family and friends with this moist and rich Delicious Fruitcake Recipe, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups Mixed Dried Fruits Raisins, currants, or diced apricots
  • 1 cup Chopped Nuts Almonds or walnuts; substitute with pecans or hazelnuts
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free blend is an option
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Reduce for less sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Additional spices like nutmeg or cloves can enhance flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 4 large Large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with plant-based butter
Optional Variations
  • Soaked Fruits Consider soaking in rum or orange juice
  • Flavor Enhancements Add cloves or ginger for a twist

Equipment

  • Loaf or Bundt Pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease/flour a loaf or bundt pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
  3. In another large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar together until fluffy, then add eggs one at a time.
  4. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
  5. Gently fold in mixed dried fruits and chopped nuts into the batter.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60-70 minutes until done.
  7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, soak dried fruits before baking and ensure all ingredients are at room temperature.

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