Ingredients

1 cup Unsalted Butter

room temperature

1 cup Granulated Sugar

4 large Eggs

1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

2 cups All-purpose Flour

1 teaspoon Baking Powder

0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda

0.5 teaspoon Salt

0.5 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon

0.25 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg

1 cup Mixed Dried Fruit

raisins, currants, chopped apricots, etc.

0.5 cup Chopped Nuts

walnuts, pecans, etc.

0.5 cup Orange Juice

Heavenly Moist Fruitcake

My Home Made Recipe (Zaho)

Serves	Prep	Cook	Total	Shares
12	20 min	80 min	100 min	2

Learn how to make a perfectly moist and delicious fruitcake with this easy recipe. Packed with dried fruits and nuts, it's a treat for any occasion.

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Equipment

9x5-inch Pan

Large Bowl

Wire Rack

Whisk

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch pan.

Cream Butter And Sugar

In a large bowl, combine butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Blend Eggs And Vanilla

Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.

Combine Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Combine Mixtures

Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until combined.

Add Fruit And Nuts

Fold in chopped dried fruit and nuts.

Add Orange Juice

Pour over mixture, gently stir until well incorporated.

Bake

Pour into loaf pan, smooth top. Bake for 70-80 minutes. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then on a wire rack.