Never Fail Fruit Cake Recipe: Your Go-To Indulgent Holiday Treat
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A delightful holiday treat that ensures a perfect fruit cake every time.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups mixed dried fruit
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the dried fruit and walnuts.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, soak the dried fruit in rum or fruit juice overnight.
- This cake can be stored for several weeks in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg