Dried Fruit Fruitcake

Fruitcakes have been enjoyed for centuries and were often used as a way to preserve fruits and nuts during long journeys or harsh winters.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 210 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Dried Fruit 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
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ 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
• ¹⁄₄ cup Milk
• 2 cup Dried mixed fruit (raisins, cranberries, apricots, etc.)
• 1 cup Chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, etc.)
• 1 teaspoon Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf 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. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, orange zest, orange juice, and milk.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the dried mixed fruit and chopped nuts.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Remove from the oven and let the fruitcake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Once cooled, dust the top of the fruitcake with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 35g

Protein 4g8%

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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.