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Never Fail Fruit Cake

A delightful old-fashioned fruit cake filled with mixed dried fruits and nuts, perfect for the festive season and sharing with loved ones.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Softened at room temperature
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs At room temperature
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup brandy or rum Optional, can substitute with fruit juice
Add-ins
  • 2 cups mixed dried fruits Chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup chopped nuts Chopped to your liking

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Assemble all ingredients on a clean workspace.
  2. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
  3. Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
Mixing
  1. Cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth after each addition.
  3. Whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a separate bowl.
  4. Gradually mix dry ingredients with wet ingredients, alternating with orange juice.
  5. Gently fold in dried fruits and nuts until evenly distributed.
Baking
  1. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  2. Bake for 60-75 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

Serve at room temperature plain or with whipped cream. Pairs well with coffee or tea. Store in an airtight container to preserve moisture and flavor. Can be frozen for up to three months.