Festive Fruitcake I
Fruitcakes have been a popular holiday dessert for centuries, with recipes dating back to ancient Rome.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 210 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.
Festive Fruitcake I
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Fold in the mixed dried fruit and chopped nuts.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
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Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once cooled, brush the top of the cake with brandy or rum.
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Wrap the cake tightly in plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 60g20%
- Sugars 40g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
