This Deep Chocolate Cocoa & Spiced Mixed Fruit Celebration Cake combines rich cocoa and warming spices with sweet dried fruit for a festive dessert.

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1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 1/2 cups brown sugar

3 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3/4 cup milk

1 1/2 cups mixed dried fruit

1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

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1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare cake pan.

2. Whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

3. Cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy.

4. Add eggs and vanilla.

5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk.

6. Fold in dried fruit and nuts.

7. Bake 40–50 minutes until done.

Soak dried fruit for extra moisture.

Do not overmix batter.

Flavors deepen the next day.