Traditional Holiday Fruit Cake Recipe - Festive Delight
A classic fruit cake perfect for the holiday season, loaded with a mix of dried fruits and nuts for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup milk
- 1 cup dried fruit mix a mix of cherries, pineapple, apricots, etc.
- 0.5 cup nuts, chopped walnuts, pecans, or your favorite nuts
- 0.25 cup candied cherries, halved Optional: Substitute with dried cranberries for a tart twist.
- 0.25 cup green candied cherries, halved
- 0.25 cup red candied cherries, halved
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan or Bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract and milk.
- Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in dried fruits and nuts.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
For a more mature flavor, prepare the cake up to 2 weeks in advance and periodically brush with your choice of alcohol (like brandy or rum) while it ages.