Ingredients:
– 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
– 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
– ½ teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1 cup (200g) brown sugar
– ½ cup (100g) white sugar
– 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
– 3 large eggs, at room temperature
– ½ cup (120ml) milk or buttermilk
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 tablespoon orange zest
– 1 ½ cups (240g) mixed dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, chopped apricots, dates)
– ½ cup (80g) glazed cherries, halved
– ½ cup (70g) chopped nuts (optional)
– 2 tablespoons orange juice (for soaking fruits)
Directions:
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