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Old Fashioned Fruit Cake

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A classic dessert featuring a rich blend of dried and candied fruits, warm spices, and a comforting aroma, perfect for holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup fruit cake mix or your favorite dried or candied fruit
  • 1 lb candied pineapple wedges
  • 8 oz candied red cherries
  • 8 oz candied green cherries
  • 1 cup chopped dried apples, packed
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
  2. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
  6. Fold in the fruit cake mix, candied pineapple, cherries, dried apples, and nuts if using.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for about 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Soaking dried fruits in rum or orange juice overnight can enhance flavor. Ensure ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.

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