Homemade fruit cake is a delicious, rich, and festive dessert that often includes a blend of dried fruits, nuts, spices, and sometimes a bit of alcohol. Here’s a simple and tasty recipe to make a homemade fruit cake:
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, chopped dried apricots, etc.)
1/2 cup candied ginger, chopped (optional)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar (packed)
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup orange juice (or other fruit juice)
1/4 cup rum or brandy (optional but adds a nice flavor)
1/2 cup chopped mixed candied fruit (optional)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
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