Heavenly Moist Fruitcake
Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes Description
This Heavenly Moist Fruitcake blends the richness of butter and brown sugar with sweet dried fruits, crunchy nuts, and warm spices, all brightened by a touch of citrus zest. Perfect for the holidays, this beginner-friendly and versatile cake stays delicious for weeks, making it an ideal treat for celebrations and gifting! 🎄🍰✨
Ingredients
- unsalted butter, softened
- packed brown sugar
- large eggs
- all-purpose flour
- baking powder
- ground cinnamon
- ground nutmeg
- ground cloves
- mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, candied cherries, apricots)
- orange juice (or brandy)
- chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- Zest of 1 orange and 1 lemon
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Soak dried fruits in orange juice or brandy for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and spices in a separate bowl. Gradually fold into the wet mixture.
- Stir in soaked fruits, nuts, and citrus zest. Add any remaining soaking liquid.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 2.5 hours or until a skewer comes out clean. Cool for 20 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.