Homemade Fruit Cake

Moist, flavorful, and packed with dried fruits and nuts, this homemade fruit cake is perfect for holidays or cozy gatherings. Naturally sweet with a citrus twist, it’s a nostalgic bake made to impress!

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 Ingredients

• 1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour

• ½ cup (100g) brown sugar

• ½ cup (115g) melted butter

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• 2 eggs

• ½ cup (120ml) orange juice

• 1 tsp alcohol-free vanilla extract

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

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• ½ tsp ground cinnamon

• ¼ tsp salt

• 1 cup (150g) chopped dried fruits (figs, dates, raisins, cherries)

• ½ cup (75g) chopped nuts (e.g. walnuts or pecans)

 Instructions

1. Preheat & Prep

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)

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• Grease and line a round or loaf cake pan

2. Mix Dry Ingredients

• In a bowl, whisk together:

  • Flour

  • Baking powder

  • Baking soda

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  • Cinnamon

  • Salt

3. Cream Wet Ingredients

• In another bowl, beat:

  • Melted butter + brown sugar until creamy

  • Add eggs one at a time

  • Mix in orange juice and vanilla

4. Combine Mixtures

• Gradually add dry ingredients into wet mixture

• Stir until just combined

5. Add Fruits & Nuts

• Gently fold in:

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  • Dried fruits

  • Chopped nuts

6. Bake

• Pour batter into the pan

• Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean

7. Cool & Serve

• Let cool completely before removing from pan

• Optional: Top with powdered sugar or a light glaze

 Time & Serving

• Prep time: 15 minutes

• Bake time: 55 minutes

• Total time: 1 hour 10 minutes

• Calories: ~320 kcal

• Servings: 8 slices

 Tips & Variations

• Use dark brown sugar for a deeper flavor

• Soak dried fruits in orange juice or rum for extra moisture

• Swap nuts for sunflower seeds for a nut-free version

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