How To Make Classic Everyday Fruitcake
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits (e.g. raisins, currants, chopped dates)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (e.g. walnuts, almonds)
- 1/4 cup brandy or rum (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan and set aside.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Fold in the mixed dried fruits and chopped nuts. If desired, stir in the brandy or rum.
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Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the fruitcake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 390kcal
- Total Fat : 16g
- Saturated Fat : 8g
- Cholesterol : 92mg
- Sodium : 295mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 55g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugars : 35g
- Protein : 6g
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