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Never Fail Old-Fashioned Fruit Cake on a festive table

Never Fail Fruit Cake

A delightful and rich fruit cake packed with dried fruits and nuts, perfect for holidays and special occasions.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened at room temperature
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup brandy or rum for added flavor
Fruits and Nuts
  • 2 cups mixed dried fruits
  • 1 cup chopped nuts

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Assemble all ingredients on a clean workspace.
  2. Measure and chop dried fruits and nuts into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Soften butter at room temperature for easy creaming.
  4. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
Mixing
  1. Cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth after each addition.
  3. Whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a separate bowl.
  4. Gradually mix dry ingredients with wet ingredients, alternating with orange juice.
  5. Gently fold in dried fruits and nuts until evenly distributed.
Baking
  1. Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  3. Bake for 60-75 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Serving
  1. Once your Never Fail Fruit Cake is baked and cooled, slice it and serve it as is, or add a dusting of powdered sugar.

Notes

For best storage, keep in an airtight container at room temperature or freeze slices for up to three months.