How To Make Fruit Cake
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits (e.g., raisins, cherries, apricots)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts, almonds)
- 1/4 cup brandy (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
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In a mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
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Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
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Fold in the dried fruits and chopped nuts. If desired, stir in the brandy.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Calories : 340kcal
- Total Fat : 15g
- Saturated Fat : 7g
- Cholesterol : 84mg
- Sodium : 339mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 47g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 27g
- Protein : 6g
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