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Classic Fruit Cake Recipe

Classic Fruit Cake Recipe

Classic Fruit Cake Recipe (No Chocolate)

Classic Fruit Cake Recipe, The flavor is in! Follow this recipe and you will capture the flavor for the whole family. Now I’m starting for that delicious recipe:

Ingredients:

Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp baking soda

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 1 tsp cinnamon powder

  • ½ tsp nutmeg powder

Wet Ingredients:

  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened

  • ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • ½ cup (120ml) orange juice

  • ¼ cup (60ml) milk

Mixed Fruits & Nuts:

  • 1 cup (150g) raisins

  • ½ cup (75g) dried cranberries

  • ½ cup (75g) chopped dried apricots

  • ½ cup (75g) chopped walnuts or almonds

  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for coating the fruits)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set oven to 160°C (320°F). Grease and line a loaf or cake pan with parchment paper.

  2. Prepare the Fruits: Toss dried fruits and nuts with 2 tbsp of flour to prevent sinking.

  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

  4. Cream Butter & Sugar: Beat butter and brown sugar until fluffy.

  5. Add Eggs & Flavoring: Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla.

  6. Combine Wet & Dry: Gradually add flour mixture, alternating with orange juice and milk. Mix until just combined.

  7. Fold in Fruits & Nuts: Gently fold in the floured dried fruits and nuts.

  8. Bake: Pour batter into the pan, smooth the top, and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

  9. Cool & Serve: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

For extra flavor, brush with warm honey or orange syrup after baking.

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