Description
Experience the warmth of nostalgia with this delightful spiced fruit cake, brimming with rich flavors and sweet dried fruits—a perfect treat for any celebration or cozy gathering.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, chopped apricots)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg (freshly grated)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a loaf pan with butter or nonstick spray.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In another bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the creamed mixture while mixing continuously.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk until fully incorporated. Scrape down the bowl sides as needed.
- Fold in Dried Fruits: Gently fold in the mixed dried fruits until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Bake: Transfer batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: You can substitute dried fruits based on your preference—try cranberries or figs for variety. To enhance flavor, consider adding nuts or experimenting with spices such as cardamom.