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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Recommended Equipment

Mixer

Whisk

Measuring Cup

Oven

Measuring Spoon

9x5-inch Pan

Large Bowl

Wire Rack

Spatula

Instructions

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

Cream Butter And Sugar

1 cup Unsalted Butter
room temperature
1 cup Granulated Sugar

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

1 cup Unsalted Butter
room temperature
1 cup Granulated Sugar

Blend Eggs And Vanilla

4 large Eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

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

4 large Eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Combine Dry Ingredients

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

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

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

Combine Mixtures

Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until combined.

Add Fruit And Nuts

1 cup Mixed Dried Fruit
raisins, currants, chopped apricots, etc.
0.5 cup Chopped Nuts
walnuts, pecans, etc.

Fold in chopped dried fruit and nuts.

1 cup Mixed Dried Fruit
raisins, currants, chopped apricots, etc.
0.5 cup Chopped Nuts
walnuts, pecans, etc.

Add Orange Juice

0.5 cup Orange Juice

Pour over mixture, gently stir until well incorporated.

0.5 cup Orange Juice

Bake

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