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Moist Fruit Cake Recipe for Christmas (Light & Flavorful)

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A rich and moist fruit cake filled with soaked dried fruits, warm spices, and a buttery crumb. Perfect for holidays, weddings, or gifting.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, chopped dates, cherries)

  • ½ cup candied orange peel

  • ½ cup brandy or orange juice

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • 4 large eggs

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup almond meal (optional)

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • ½ tsp allspice

  • ¼ tsp nutmeg

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

  • 1 tbsp treacle or molasses (optional)

Instructions

  • Soak dried fruits and peel in brandy or juice overnight.

  • Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Grease and line an 8-inch cake tin.

  • Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.

  • Beat in eggs one at a time.

  • Stir in soaked fruits.

  • Fold in sifted flour, baking powder, spices, and salt.

  • Add almond meal, nuts, and treacle if using.

  • Pour into prepared pan and level the top.

  • Bake for 2–2.5 hours until a skewer comes out clean.

  • Cool completely in pan.

  • Wrap and store. Optionally feed with brandy weekly.

Notes

Wrap in parchment and foil for storage. Feed with alcohol for deeper flavor. Can be frozen for up to 6 months.

Find it online: https://foodemily.com/moist-fruit-cake-recipe-for-christmas-light-flavorful/