How To Make Easy Fruitcake
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits (such as raisins, cranberries, and dates)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (such as walnuts or almonds)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a loaf pan.
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In a bowl, combine the dried fruits and chopped nuts. Set aside.
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In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar.
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Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk.
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Stir in the vanilla extract.
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Fold in the mixed dried fruits and nuts.
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Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 80-90 minutes, 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.
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Slice and serve.
Nutrition
- Calories : 350kcal
- Total Fat : 16g
- Saturated Fat : 8g
- Cholesterol : 95mg
- Sodium : 135mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 48g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugars : 29g
- Protein : 5g
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