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Heavenly Moist Fruitcake

Heavenly Moist Fruitcake That Will Wow Your Holiday Guests

Heavenly moist fruitcake that evokes warmth and joy, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fruit Mixture
  • 2 cups Dried Fruits (raisins, currants, apricots, and dates) Mix of dried fruits
  • 1 cup Dark Rum or Brandy Alternatively use fruit juice or tea for non-alcoholic option
For the Batter
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Richness, can substitute with margarine
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Light brown sugar; dark for more intense flavor
  • 4 Eggs Room temperature for optimal mixing
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Ensure it's fresh for best results
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Check expiration date for effectiveness
For the Flavor Boost
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Spices (Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Allspice) Adjust to your taste!
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure extract preferable
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest Can substitute with lemon or lime zest
For the Crunch
  • 1 cup Chopped Nuts Walnuts, almonds, or pecans

Equipment

  • 9-inch loaf or cake pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Heavenly Moist Fruitcake
  1. Soak a mix of raisins, currants, apricots, and dates in dark rum or brandy overnight at room temperature.
  2. Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C) and prepare your cake pan by greasing it and lining with parchment paper.
  3. Cream together the unsalted butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, then add eggs one at a time.
  4. Sift together flour, baking powder, and ground spices, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
  5. Fold in the soaked dried fruits, nuts, orange zest, and vanilla extract.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  7. Bake for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  8. Allow the fruitcake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Wrap the fruitcake in plastic and foil after cooling, brushing lightly with rum or brandy to maintain moisture.

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