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Best Fruit Cake Recipe Ever for a Classic Homemade Dessert

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A moist, traditional fruitcake filled with soaked dried fruits, nuts, and warm spices. Perfect for holidays, gifting, or enjoying with a cup of tea.

Ingredients

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Soaked Fruit:

  • 1 cup raisins

  • ¾ cup currants

  • ½ cup chopped dates

  • ½ cup dried cranberries

  • ¼ cup chopped candied orange peel

  • ¼ cup glacé cherries

  • ½ cup brandy or apple juice

Cake Batter:

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • ¾ cup brown sugar

  • ¼ cup molasses

  • 3 large eggs

  • 2 tsp orange zest

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • ¼ tsp baking soda

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg

  • ¼ tsp ground ginger

  • ¼ tsp ground cloves

  • ¾ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  • Soak dried fruit in brandy or juice overnight. Drain and reserve soaking liquid.

  • Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a loaf or round cake pan with parchment.

  • Cream butter and sugar. Add molasses, zest, and eggs.

  • In a separate bowl, whisk dry ingredients and spices.

  • Combine wet and dry mixtures. Fold in floured fruit and nuts.

  • Pour batter into pan and bake for 1 hour 30–50 minutes, until a skewer comes out clean.

  • Cool, brush with reserved liquid, and wrap tightly. Store in a cool place or refrigerate.

Notes

Brush weekly with alcohol or juice to keep moist. Cake improves in flavor over time. Freeze for long-term storage.

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