This Heavenly Moist Fruitcake is a delightful blend of dried fruits, nuts, and warm spices, soaked in rich flavors.
Perfect for the holidays or any special occasion, it’s guaranteed to impress your family and friends with its soft texture and festive charm!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temp
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup mixed dried fruit (raisins, currants, apricots)
- ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans)
- ½ cup orange juice
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
Step 2: Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
Step 3: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a separate bowl.
Step 4: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until smooth.
Step 5: Fold in dried fruit and chopped nuts. Stir gently until well combined.
Step 6: Pour batter into loaf pan. Bake for 70-80 minutes. Let cool before transferring to a wire rack.
Tips
For the best flavor, wrap the cooled fruitcake in plastic wrap and let it sit for at least 24 hours before slicing.
This fruitcake can be made weeks in advance and stored in an airtight container for enhanced flavors.
For a more festive touch, consider brushing the cake with additional rum or brandy before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How should I store leftover fruitcake?
Keep it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.
2. Can I add different fruits to the cake?
Yes, you can replace the dried fruits with your preferred options like cranberries or prunes.
3. Can I prepare the fruitcake in advance?
Absolutely! Make it ahead and let it sit wrapped in plastic for a day or two to enhance the flavors.
4. How do I ensure the fruitcake stays moist?
Don’t overbake it! Let it cool properly, and consider wrapping it with plastic wrap before storing for maximum moisture retention.
5. Can I make this fruitcake without alcohol?
Yes! This fruitcake is delicious without alcohol, but if you like, you can brush it with a bit of rum or brandy before serving for extra flavor.
Heavenly Moist Fruitcake
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temp
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup mixed dried fruit raisins, currants, apricots
- ½ cup chopped nuts walnuts, pecans
- ½ cup orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until smooth.
- Fold in dried fruit and chopped nuts. Stir gently until well combined.
- Pour batter into loaf pan. Bake for 70-80 minutes. Let cool before transferring to a wire rack.
