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Never Fail Fruit Cake

Never Fail Fruit Cake: Your Go-To Holiday Dessert Delight

Never Fail Fruit Cake is a delightful holiday dessert packed with sweet fruits and crunchy nuts, simple to make for any home chef.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups Mixed Dried Fruits soak overnight for enhanced flavor and moisture
  • 1 cup Chopped Nuts substitute with more dried fruits for a nut-free version
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter can replace half with applesauce for a lighter cake
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 4 large Eggs add one at a time for best incorporation
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour do not over-mix to ensure a light texture
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Orange Juice
  • 1/4 cup Brandy or Rum optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all ingredients and soak the mixed dried fruits in warm water, juice, or rum overnight.
  2. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan lined with parchment paper.
  3. Cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
  4. Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the butter and sugar mixture until well combined.
  5. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt in a separate bowl.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the orange juice.
  7. Fold in the soaked mixed dried fruits and chopped nuts gently until evenly distributed.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, filling it about two-thirds full.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-75 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  10. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This cake improves with age, allowing flavors to meld beautifully. Store wrapped tightly in the fridge for up to 3 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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