Ingredients
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- 1 cup mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, chopped dates)
- 1 cup nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
- 1 cup candied citrus peel
- 1 cup apple cider or orange juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and grease a cake pan.
- In a bowl, mix the dried fruits, nuts, and candied peel.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cream the butter and brown sugar together, then mix in the eggs and vanilla.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, followed by the fruit mixture and cider.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before removing it from the pan.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- This fruitcake can be stored for weeks or even months, improving in flavor over time.
- For best results, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store in a cool, dark place.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg