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Moist Fruit Cake

A rich and moist fruit cake packed with dried fruits and nuts, perfect for celebrations and holidays.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the dried fruits and nuts. Set aside.
Batter
  1. In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the orange juice and brandy.
  5. Fold in the fruit and nut mixture until evenly distributed.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, allow the cake to sit for a day before serving. It can be stored in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

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