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Fruit Cake

Indulgent Fruit Cake: Moist, Old-Fashioned Holiday Delight

This fruit cake is a heartfelt nod to tradition and a delightful treat packed with dried fruits and pecans.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 cup sugar or brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder ensure it's fresh
  • ½ teaspoon salt preferably kosher salt
For the Fruit and Nuts
  • 2 cups mixed dried fruit soaked in orange juice overnight
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts as a substitute
For the Wet Ingredients
  • 3 large eggs or flaxseed meal as vegan option
  • ½ cup orange juice or apple juice as alternative
  • ½ cup softened butter or coconut oil for dairy-free
  • ½ cup molasses light molasses for milder taste

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions for Never Fail Fruit Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
  3. Add the soaked mixed dried fruit and chopped pecans to the flour mixture, and toss gently.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then mix in the orange juice, softened butter, and molasses until blended.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
  6. Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
  7. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  8. Once baked, let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Soaking the mixed dried fruit overnight ensures extra moisture and enhances flavor. Store the cooled cake in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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