Ultra-soft butter fruit cake with a tender crumb, plump dried fruits, and a rich vanilla aroma. Light, moist, and beautifully classic.

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1¾ cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

3 large eggs, room temperature

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup whole milk

1 cup mixed dried fruits

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

2. Whisk dry ingredients together.

3. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.

4. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.

5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk.

6. Fold in dried fruits gently.

7. Bake 40–50 minutes until golden.

8. Cool completely before slicing.

Use room-temperature ingredients.

Do not overmix.

Lightly flour fruits to prevent sinking.