Description
The Best Holiday Fruitcake is a festive delight that combines a medley of dried fruits, crunchy nuts, and warm spices, creating a rich and inviting dessert perfect for any holiday gathering. Its vibrant colors and delightful flavors make it a centerpiece on your table, evoking cherished memories of family and celebration. Easy to prepare and customizable to fit your family’s preferences, this fruitcake will become a beloved tradition for years to come.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups dried mixed fruits (raisins, apricots, cranberries)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted) or vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a loaf pan or two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in melted butter and vanilla extract.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Add in the dried fruits and nuts.
- Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for about 60 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool in the pan for ten minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg