Description
A deliciously moist fruit cake that is perfect for any occasion, packed with a variety of dried fruits and nuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed dried fruits
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds)
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup rum (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a cake pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the orange juice and rum.
- Fold in the mixed dried fruits and chopped nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For best results, soak the dried fruits in rum or orange juice overnight.
- This cake can be made ahead of time and stored for several days to enhance the flavors.
- Decorate with icing or fresh fruits if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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