Name: Fruit Cake Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 2 eggs; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 cup milk; 1 cup mixed dried fruits (e.g., raisins, cherries, apricots); 1/2 cup chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts, almonds); 1/4 cup brandy (optional)

Fruit Cake Recipe

Sibyl Coston Modified: April 17, 2024

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How To Make Fruit Cake

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Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 60 minutes

Total: 80 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup milk
1 cup mixed dried fruits (e.g., raisins, cherries, apricots)
1/2 cup chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts, almonds)
1/4 cup brandy (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
In a mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
Fold in the dried fruits and chopped nuts. If desired, stir in the brandy.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories : 340kcal
Total Fat : 15g
Saturated Fat : 7g
Cholesterol : 84mg
Sodium : 339mg
Total Carbohydrates : 47g
Dietary Fiber : 2g
Sugar : 27g
Protein : 6g

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