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Grandma's Classic Fruit Cake: Discover the Recipe Delight!

A delightful and classic fruit cake recipe that brings the warmth of Grandma's kitchen to your home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups mixed dried fruit such as raisins, currants, and chopped dried apricots
  • 1 cup chopped nuts walnuts or pecans
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup brandy or apple juice optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the mixed dried fruit and chopped nuts. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and orange juice.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  7. Fold in the fruit and nut mixture until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  9. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, soak the dried fruit in the brandy or apple juice overnight before adding it to the batter.
  • You can substitute the mixed dried fruit with your favorite combination, such as dried cherries, cranberries, or figs for a unique twist.

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