Description
This Heavenly Moist Fruitcake is rich, buttery, and loaded with dried fruits, nuts, and a bright splash of citrus. Perfectly moist and delicious!
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 cup mixed dried fruit
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and line a loaf pan.
Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
Mix dry ingredients separately and add to wet mixture.
Fold in fruits, nuts, and orange juice.
Pour into pan and bake for 60–70 minutes.
Cool and serve.
Notes
Soak fruits in juice or rum for extra moisture.
Substitute nuts with seeds for allergy-friendly version.
Add orange zest for a citrus boost.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 65
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American