Description
Indulge in the warmth of a Spiced Fruit Cake, bursting with flavors of dried fruits and aromatic spices—perfect for any festive gathering or cozy afternoon treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, apricots)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In another bowl, cream softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about three minutes).
- Incorporate Eggs: Add eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture while mixing well after each addition.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients while stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in Dried Fruits: Carefully fold in mixed dried fruits until evenly distributed throughout the batter. Pour into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake: Bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let it cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (65g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For more flavor variations, consider adding chopped nuts or swapping dried fruits based on your preferences. To enhance sweetness, serve with a dusting of powdered sugar or cream cheese frosting.