Description
Fruit Cake is a classic dessert that harmoniously blends vibrant dried fruits, crunchy nuts, and aromatic spices in every irresistible slice. Perfect for festive occasions or cozy gatherings, this easy-to-follow recipe ensures a visually stunning and deliciously memorable treat that will delight everyone at your table. Bake one today and create lasting memories with each bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, apricots)
- 1 cup walnuts or pecans
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix dried fruits and nuts with two tablespoons of flour.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs one by one.
- Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a separate bowl; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
- Gently fold in the fruit-nut mixture and vanilla extract.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan; bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Not specified
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg