Heavenly Moist Fruitcake
Dive into the magic of the holiday season with our Heavenly Moist Fruitcake! Bursting with dried fruits, nuts, and a splash of your favorite flavors, this fruitcake is sure to steal the spotlight at any gathering! Perfect for holidays or whenever you need a sweet moment.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 60-70 mins
- Total Time: A bit over 3 hours, not accounting for those good flavors coming together overnight!
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
Ingredients
- For the Fruit Mixture:
- 2 cups mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, dried cherries, apricots, etc.)
- 1 cup nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds), chopped
- 1 cup orange juice (or rum for soaking)
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Cake Batter:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For Garnish (optional):
- Maraschino cherries
- Whole nuts
- Candied fruits
Instructions
Soak It Up!
In a bowl, mix up your dried fruits, nuts, orange juice (or rum), orange zest, and vanilla. Let them soak for at least 2 hours—or overnight for a flavor bomb!
Preheat & Prep
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan. Parchment is your best friend here!
Mix the Magic
In a large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. In a separate bowl, whisk your dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Slowly add to the wet mix and stir in your fruit mixture.
Bake to Perfection
Pour into your loaf pan and top with cherries, nuts, or candied fruits if you wish. Bake for 60-70 minutes—your house will smell amazing! Test with a toothpick for doneness.
Cool & Savor
Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer it to a rack. Wrap it up and let those flavors mingle for at least 24 hours before slicing. Patience is key!
Notes
Prep Time
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Marvelous Time
Total Marvelous Time: A bit over 3 hours, not accounting for those good flavors coming together overnight!
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