Olive Oil & Nut Fruitcake

Fruitcakes have been enjoyed since ancient times and were often used as a way to preserve fruits and nuts for long periods of time.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Olive Oil & Nut Fruitcake

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 10 Calories: 3500

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 cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Brown sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Olive oil
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Chopped mixed nuts
• 1 cup Dried fruits (e.g., raisins, cranberries, apricots)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°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 separate large bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, olive oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Fold in the chopped nuts and dried fruits.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
9. Transfer the cake to a wire rack and let it cool completely.
10. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 30g

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.