World’s Best Fruit Cake: Discover the Secret Recipe!
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A rich and moist fruit cake packed with a variety of dried fruits and nuts, perfect for any celebration.
- Author: admin
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups mixed dried fruits
- 1 cup chopped nuts
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup rum (optional)
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the orange juice and rum.
- Fold in the mixed dried fruits and nuts until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake pan.
- Bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For best flavor, let the cake sit for a few days before serving.
- Wrap the cake in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container.
- This cake can be frozen for up to 3 months.