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Delicious Fruitcake Recipe

Delicious Fruitcake Recipe: Moist, Festive, and Irresistible

This Delicious Fruitcake Recipe combines colorful dried fruits and crunchy nuts for a festive treat, perfect for celebrations.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3 cups Mixed Dried Fruits Use a combination of favorite dried fruits like cranberries or apricots.
  • 1 cup Chopped Nuts Almonds or walnuts work well.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour For gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can enhance flavor.
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh.
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp Ground Nutmeg Consider using cloves for variety.
  • 4 large Eggs Bring to room temperature.
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with margarine or non-dairy.
For Optional Enhancements
  • 0.5 cup Rum or Orange Juice Soak dried fruits in it for extra flavor.
  • Glazed Topping Drizzle with a light glaze after baking.

Equipment

  • Loaf or bundt pan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and prepare your loaf or bundt pan by greasing it with butter and dusting with flour.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. Cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
  4. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just mixed, avoiding overmixing.
  5. Fold in mixed dried fruits and chopped nuts evenly into the batter.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let the fruitcake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. Enhance flavor by soaking fruits in rum or orange juice.

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