Christmas Dried Fruitcake

Fruitcakes have been a traditional Christmas dessert for centuries, with recipes dating back to ancient Rome. The combination of dried fruits and spices symbolizes the richness and warmth of the holiday season.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 210 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Christmas Dried Fruitcake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Anytime, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Orange zest
• ¹⁄₄ cup Orange juice
• 2 cup Mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, cranberries, apricots, etc.)
• 1 cup Chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, etc.)
• 2 tablespoon Brandy or rum

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just blended. Fold in the mixed dried fruits, chopped nuts, and brandy or rum.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Once cooled, wrap the fruitcake tightly in plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for at least 2 hours, or overnight, to allow the flavors to develop.
8. Serve the Christmas Dried Fruitcake as is or decorate with icing, powdered sugar, or additional dried fruits and nuts.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 35g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.