Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Never Fail Fruit Cake (Old-Fashioned Style), a cherished recipe that brings warmth and festivity to any occasion. This fruit cake is loaded with a medley of mixed dried fruits and nuts, perfectly balanced with aromatic spices. Its moist texture and rich taste make it an ideal centerpiece for holiday gatherings or a thoughtful homemade gift. Easy to make and wonderfully versatile, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike. Enjoy each slice plain, topped with whipped cream, or paired with your favorite cheese for a unique treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed dried fruits
- 1 cup chopped nuts
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup apple juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with orange juice.
- Fold in mixed dried fruits and chopped nuts until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake for 60-75 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Allow cooling before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Traditional
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg