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Rich Fruit Cake

A delicious dessert packed with dried fruits and nuts, perfectly suited for special occasions and the holiday season.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dried Fruits and Nuts
  • 2 cups mixed dried fruits High-quality dried fruits recommended.
  • 1 cup mixed nuts Walnuts or pecans work well.
Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Divided, with 1/4 cup for coating fruits.
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon Adds warmth to the flavor.
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Softened.
  • 1 cup brown sugar Packed.
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vanilla extract Can be replaced with more orange juice for a non-alcoholic version.
  • 1/2 cup orange juice Freshly squeezed recommended.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a cake pan.
  2. In a bowl, combine the mixed dried fruits and nuts with 1/4 cup of flour; set aside.
  3. In another bowl, mix the remaining flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Mixing
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract and orange juice.
  4. Gradually add in the flour mixture, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fold in the floured fruits and nuts into the batter.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  2. Bake for about 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20g

Notes

Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature. It stays fresh for several days. Can be frozen for several months. Make sure to use high-quality dried fruits for the best flavor. Soaking the fruits in vanilla extract or orange juice overnight adds moisture and enhances the taste. Don’t skip the spices; they bring warmth to the cake.

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