Simple Fruitcake Recipe

Ingredients:

1. 2 cups of mixed dried fruits, including candied citrus peel, chopped dates, raisins, and currants.
2. One cup of chopped nuts, like pecans or walnuts
3. One cup of all-purpose flour
4. Half a cup of softened unsalted butter
5. Half a cup of sugar, granulated
6. Two huge eggs
7. One teaspoon of vanilla extract
8. Half a teaspoon of baking powder
9. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder
10. 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg, ground
11. One-fourth teaspoon of salt

Directions:

• Set the oven temperature to 325°F (165°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper or grease and flour it.
• Put the nuts and dried fruits in a basin. To ensure equal coating, toss them with two tablespoons of flour. Put aside.
• Cream the butter and sugar in a another bowl until they are light and creamy.
• Add the eggs one at a time and beat until thoroughly mixed. Add the vanilla extract and stir.
• Mix the remaining flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
• Mix thoroughly after each addition as you gradually incorporate the dry ingredient mixture into the butter mixture.
• The dry fruit and nut combination should be uniformly spread throughout the batter after being folded in.
• Evenly distribute the batter after pouring it into the loaf pan.
• A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean after baking for 60 to 70 minutes in a preheated oven.
• After taking the cake out of the oven, allow it to cool in the pan for ten minutes. After that, move it to a wire rack to finish cooling.
• To let the flavors develop, you can store the fruitcake at room temperature for a few days after it has cooled, tightly wrapping it in foil or plastic wrap.
• This simple fruitcake recipe is a tasty treat that’s ideal for the holidays or anytime you want something moist and fruity. Have fun!