Description
A delightful moist cake rich with dried fruits and nuts, perfect for any family gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups mixed dried fruits (raisins, apricots, cranberries)
- ½ cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round or bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour, 1 ½ teaspoons of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and a pinch of nutmeg.
- In another bowl, beat 1 cup of softened butter with 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add 3 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in 2 cups of mixed dried fruits and ½ cup of chopped nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of vanilla extract. Letting the cake sit for a day helps the flavors meld beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: fruit cake, dessert, holiday recipe, family recipe, baking