Description
Fruitcake Dandy's World is a festive twist on the classic holiday dessert, blending sweet dried fruits and crunchy nuts into a moist, flavorful cake. This easy-to-make recipe serves as a delightful centerpiece for any gathering, evoking cherished memories of family traditions. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, this fruitcake is sure to become a beloved staple in your kitchen for years to come.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, chopped apricots)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and spices.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients along with the mixed dried fruits and nuts until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Traditional
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, soak dried fruits in rum or juice overnight before mixing. - Feel free to experiment with different nuts or add chocolate chips for a unique twist.