Easy Traditional Fruitcake: 12-Ingredient Rich Holiday Classic
Easy Traditional Fruitcake is a dense holiday cake filled with mixed dried fruits, nuts, and warm spices.
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter softened
¾ cup brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup milk or orange juice
2½ cups mixed dried fruits
1 cup chopped nuts
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F and prepare loaf pan.
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Mix dry ingredients.
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Cream butter and sugar.
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Add eggs and vanilla.
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Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk.
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Fold in fruits and nuts.
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Pour into pan and bake 60 to 75 minutes.
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Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Cover with foil if browning too quickly.
Allow cake to rest overnight for best flavor.
Store tightly wrapped.