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Christmas Fruit Cake

Christmas Fruit Cake: The Best Recipe for a Festive Delight

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Experience the joy of the holiday season with a classic Christmas Fruit Cake that delights everyone.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cake

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups mixed dried fruit
  • 1 cup chopped nuts
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup orange juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix the dried fruit and nuts.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with orange juice.
  7. Fold in the fruit and nut mixture.
  8. Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
  9. Bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Let cool before serving.

Notes

  • For an extra festive flavor, soak the dried fruit in rum overnight.
  • Keep the cake covered to maintain moisture.
  • Author: Souzan
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg