Description
Indulge in a slice of nostalgia with our Never Fail Fruit Cake (Old-Fashioned Style). This delightful cake combines the rich warmth of spices with the natural sweetness of mixed dried fruits, making it an ideal treat for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a holiday, hosting a birthday, or simply enjoying a cozy afternoon at home, this moist and flavorful cake is sure to impress. The combination of butter and fruit juices ensures each bite is tender and delicious, while the aromatic spices create an inviting scent that fills your kitchen. Perfect for sharing with family and friends, this timeless recipe is destined to become a beloved favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed dried fruits
- 1 cup chopped nuts
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup apple juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and prepare a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan lined with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with orange juice. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the chopped dried fruits and nuts until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60–75 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Allow to cool in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg