World’s Best Fruit Cake
The World’s Best Fruit Cake is a festive treat that combines a medley of juicy dried fruits and crunchy nuts, creating a delightful experience with every slice. This cake is not only rich in flavor but also evokes warmth and nostalgia, making it the perfect centerpiece for your holiday gatherings. Easy to prepare, it will impress family and friends alike. Enjoy it warm or at room temperature, and savor the memories it inspires.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup dried mixed fruits (raisins, currants, chopped apricots)
- 1 cup walnuts or pecans (chopped)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and brown sugar until fluffy; stir in orange juice and melted butter.
- Fold in dried fruits and nuts until evenly coated.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures carefully; pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg