Description
Learn how to make a never-fail fruit cake that you’ll cherish for years. This easy recipe is perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed dried fruit
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
- In a bowl, mix dried fruit and nuts. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Fold in the mixed fruit and nuts.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, allow the cake to age for a week before serving.
- This cake can be wrapped and frozen for long-term storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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