Here’s a classic homemade fruit cake recipe—moist, rich, packed with dried fruits, nuts, and warm spices. This cake is perfect for the holidays, special occasions, or as a make-ahead dessert (it gets better with age!).
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Bake Time: 1.5 to 2 hours
🕒 Optional Aging Time: 1–4 weeks (for deeper flavor)
Yields: One 9-inch loaf or 8-inch round cake
✅ Ingredients
🍇 For the Fruit Mix:
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1½ cups raisins (golden or regular)
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1 cup chopped dried apricots or figs
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¾ cup chopped dates or prunes
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¾ cup chopped glacé cherries or candied mixed peel
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½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
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½ cup rum, brandy, or orange juice (for soaking)
🍰 For the Cake Batter:
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1 cup (2 sticks / 226g) unsalted butter, room temp
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1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
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4 large eggs, room temp
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1¾ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp salt
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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½ tsp ground nutmeg
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¼ tsp ground cloves or allspice
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Zest of 1 orange and 1 lemon (optional but adds flavor)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
🍷 Optional:
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Extra rum/brandy/orange juice for brushing
🔪 Instructions
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