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Never Fail Fruit Cake

A rich and moist old-fashioned fruit cake bursting with flavors of dried fruits and nuts, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baked Goods
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 cups mixed dried fruits
  • 1 cup chopped nuts
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup brandy or rum can be replaced with extra orange juice for non-alcoholic

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Assemble all ingredients on a clean workspace.
  2. Measure and chop the dried fruits and nuts into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Soften the butter at room temperature for easy creaming.
  4. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
Mixing
  1. Cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth after each addition.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients, alternating with the orange juice.
  5. Gently fold in the dried fruits and nuts until evenly distributed.
Baking
  1. Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  3. Bake for 60-75 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

For added flair, serve slices with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. The cake keeps well in the fridge for about a week or can be frozen for up to three months.