Moist Fruit Cake
Dried fruits are soaked before being stirred into a spiced batter, which keeps this cake moist for several days after baking. It follows the style of a traditional holiday fruit cake and takes about 90 minutes in the oven, making it a good make-ahead option for festive occasions.
Equipment
- 9-inch springform cake pan
- Mixing Bowls
- Wooden spoon
- Fine Mesh Sieve
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter unsalted, at room temperature
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 4 large eggs at room temperature
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ cup milk whole
- 2 cups mixed dried fruits like raisins, currants, and sultanas
- 1 cup nuts chopped, such as walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preparation Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and grease the sides.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with milk, and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the dried fruits and nuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for about 1 hour and 45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. The cake should have a rich brown color and a tantalizing aroma of spices.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then remove from the pan to cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
Lori’s Tips:
- For enhanced moisture, soak your dried fruits in orange juice or rum overnight before preparing the cake.
- Use high-quality spices for a more fragrant cake.
- Substitute gluten-free flour to adapt this recipe for gluten-intolerant guests.
Nutrition
Calories: 483kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 8gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 124mgSodium: 192mgPotassium: 228mgFiber: 3gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 831IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 2mg
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