Moist Fruit Cake Recipe

Introduction

Ingredients

• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 cup of unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup of granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1/4 cup of milk
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1 cup of mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, apricots, cherries, etc.)
• 1/2 cup of chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, pecans, etc.)
• 1/2 cup of rum or brandy

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch (23cm) cake pan and line it with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together and set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat well after each addition.
5. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
6. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
7. In a separate bowl, mix the dried fruits and nuts with the rum or brandy. Let it soak for about 30 minutes.
8. Stir the soaked fruits and nuts into the batter until well combined.
9. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth out the top with a spatula.
10. Bake for about 1 hour and 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
11. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. Once the cake has cooled, you can decorate it with powdered sugar, frosting, or any other decoration of your choice.
13. Your moist fruit cake is ready to serve! Enjoy it with a cup of tea or coffee.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Total Fat: 23g
• Saturated Fat: 12g
• Cholesterol: 120mg
• Sodium: 180mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 54g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 33g
• Protein: 5g

Conclusion