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Best Christmas Fruit Cake


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  • Author: olivia RECIPES
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A rich and moist fruit cake, perfect for the holiday season, filled with a variety of dried fruits and nuts.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup mixed dried fruits
  • 1 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup cherries, chopped
  • 1/2 cup orange zest
  • 1/4 cup lemon zest
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix the dried fruits, walnuts, and zests together.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; gradually add to the butter mixture.
  6. Fold in the fruit mixture.
  7. Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
  8. Bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Let cool before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  • For best flavor, make the cake a week in advance to let the flavors develop.
  • Wrap the cake tightly in plastic wrap and store in a cool, dark place.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg