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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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