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Heavenly Moist Fruitcake

Heavenly Moist Fruitcake That Even Fruitcake Haters Will Love

This Heavenly Moist Fruitcake is a traditional holiday delight, bursting with flavors that even fruitcake haters will love.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Soaking Time 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Holiday, Traditional
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dried Fruits
  • 1 cup Raisins Soak for at least 8 hours
  • 1 cup Currants
  • 1 cup Diced Apricots
  • 1 cup Dates Consider soaking in rum for extra depth
For the Nuts
  • 1 cup Chopped Walnuts
  • 1 cup Almonds Can be whole or sliced
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans Can be swapped with pistachios or hazelnuts
For the Cake Base
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Try gluten-free flour for a twist
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Check for freshness
For the Flavor Boosters
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg A little goes a long way
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Allspice
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Replace with coconut oil for dairy-free
For Sweetness & Binding
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar White sugar can be substituted
  • 3 large Eggs Use room temperature for easier mixing
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used for variation
For the Citrus Touch
  • 1 teaspoon Orange Zest Lemon or lime zest can substitute
For Soaking
  • 1 cup Dark Rum or Brandy Fruit juice or tea for non-alcoholic option

Equipment

  • loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • sifter
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Soak the dried fruits in dark rum or brandy for at least 8 hours.
  2. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a loaf pan.
  3. Cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Mix the flour, baking powder, and spices in a separate bowl.
  5. Fold in the soaked dried fruits and nuts into the batter.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  7. Bake for 60-70 minutes, checking for doneness.
  8. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.

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