Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with our traditional Christmas Fruit Cake, a delightful blend of rich flavors and textures that evoke cherished holiday memories. This moist, spiced cake is packed with luscious dried fruits, crunchy nuts, and warm spices, making it a perfect centerpiece for your seasonal gatherings. Enjoy each slice with loved ones as you celebrate the joy of the season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, chopped dates)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (roasted)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a baking pan.
- In a bowl, combine dried fruits and nuts with two tablespoons of flour.
- Cream together softened butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then mix in spices.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt before folding into the wet mixture.
- Gently fold in the fruit-nut mixture until evenly distributed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about an hour or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Traditional
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg