Description
A delightful recipe for a rich and moist fruitcake, perfect for the festive season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed dried fruits
- 1 cup chopped nuts
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Grease and flour a cake pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, spices, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the orange juice.
- Fold in the dried fruits and nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For best results, use high-quality dried fruits.
- Store in an airtight container to keep moist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Heavenly Moist Fruitcake, fruitcake recipe, festive cake