Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed dried fruits (such as raisins, cranberries, apricots, and cherries)
- 1 cup mixed nuts (such as walnuts, pecans, or almonds), chopped
- 1/2 cup orange juice (or apple juice)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- Optional: 1/4 cup rum or brandy (for soaking fruits or adding flavor)
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Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round or loaf pan.
- Soak the Fruits: In a medium bowl, combine the dried fruits and orange juice. If using, add the rum or brandy. Let the mixture soak for at least 30 minutes, allowing the fruits to plump up.
- Prepare the Batter: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in Fruits and Nuts: Gently fold the soaked fruits and chopped nuts into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and enjoy your easy fruitcake plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar for an extra festive touch!
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