Heavenly Moist Fruitcake recipe

Heavenly Moist Fruitcake

by Genesis Gaerlan (@genesis111685)
Prep Time
20min
Cook Time
1hr 0min
Total Time
1hr 20min

A deliciously moist fruitcake packed with mixed dried fruits and nuts, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

10 Servings
(1 serving = slice)
  • 1cup
    unsalted butter
  • 1cup
    granulated sugar
  • 4piece
    large eggs
  • 1tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 2cups
    all-purpose flour
  • 1tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2tsp
    salt
  • 1/2tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1/4tsp
    ground nutmeg
  • 1cup
    mixed dried fruit
  • 1/2cup
    chopped nuts
  • 1/2cup
    orange juice

How to make Heavenly Moist Fruitcake

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the room temperature butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the orange juice. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.

  6. Gently fold in the mixed dried fruit and chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top starts to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with aluminum foil.

  9. Allow the fruitcake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve.

Tips & Tricks

  1. If the top of the cake starts to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with aluminum foil to prevent burning.

  2. Ensure the butter is at room temperature for easier creaming with sugar.

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Recipe by

Genesis Gaerlan

(@genesis111685)

A government employee, an aspiring blogger and a certified food lover.