Description
An easy, traditional fruitcake that’s moist, warmly spiced, and packed with fruit this heartwarming holiday classic will change minds and win fans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups mixed dried fruit
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 1/2 cup orange juice
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- 2. In a bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- 3. Beat in eggs one at a time until well combined.
- 4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- 5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
- 6. Stir in dried fruit, chopped nuts, and orange juice until evenly combined.
- 7. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- 8. Bake for 60–70 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- 9. Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- This fruitcake improves with time, wrap and store for several days before serving.
- Soak fruit in orange juice overnight for extra moisture.
- Serve with tea or coffee for a cozy holiday treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: traditional fruitcake,holiday fruitcake,easy fruitcake,christmas baking