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Moist Fruit Cake

Deliciously Moist Fruit Cake Recipe Perfect for Any Celebration

This Moist Fruit Cake is a delightful blend of fruits and nuts, perfect for celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dried Fruits and Nuts
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup currants
  • 1 cup chopped dates
  • 1 cup chopped dried apricots
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup brandy
Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Cake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer

Method
 

Baking Process
  1. Preheat the oven and prepare a cake pan.
  2. In a bowl, combine the dried fruits and nuts.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar.
  4. Add eggs to the butter mixture one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Gradually add the sifted flour, baking powder, spices, and salt to the wet ingredients.
  6. Stir in the fruit and nut mixture until evenly distributed.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
  8. Bake in the oven for 120 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cake to cool before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 15g

Notes

For a zesty twist, consider adding a splash of lemon juice or experiment with different dried fruits.

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