Description
Experience the warmth of the season with this best holiday fruitcake recipe, a delightful blend of dried fruits, nuts, and spices. Perfect for gatherings, each slice offers a burst of festive flavor that brings everyone together. This cake not only serves as a delicious dessert but also as a cherished centerpiece for creating lasting memories during your celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups mixed dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, apricots)
- 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and nuts; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time until well incorporated.
- Gradually fold in mixed dried fruits.
- Combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just blended.
- Pour batter into a greased loaf or bundt pan; smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg