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Traditional Fruitcake

This Traditional Fruitcake is rich, moist, and packed with dried fruits and nuts. Perfect for the holiday season, it gets better with time as the flavors deepen. A festive treat that pairs well with tea or coffee.
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Cuisine: British
Temps de préparation: 30 minutes
Temps de cuisson: 1 heure
Aging Time: 7 minutes
Temps total: 1 heure 37 minutes
Servings: 12 Serves
Calories: 350kcal
Author: Hervé

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls For combining ingredients
  • Electric mixer For creaming butter and sugar
  • Loaf pan or round cake tin For baking the cake
  • Parchment paper To line the pan
  • Cooling rack To let the cake cool

Ingrédients

  • 2 cups mixed dried fruits such as raisins, currants, and chopped dates
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3 eggs room temperature
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup orange juice for moisture and flavor

Instructions

Prepare the Ingredients

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a cake tin with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, mix dried fruits and nuts. Set aside.

Make the Batter

  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with orange juice.
  • Fold in the dried fruit and nut mixture until evenly distributed.

Bake the Cake

  • Pour batter into the prepared cake tin and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 1 hour and 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Aging (Optional)

  • Wrap the cooled cake in parchment paper and store in an airtight container for up to a week to enhance flavors.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protéines: 5g | Fat: 15g | Lipides saturés: 8g | Choléstérol: 50mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fibre: 2g | Sucre: 30g | Vitamine A: 500IU | Vitamine C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Fer: 2mg
Apports nutritionnels
Traditional Fruitcake
Quantité par portion
Calories 350 Calories des lipides 135
% des apports journaliers*
Fat 15g23%
Lipides saturés 8g50%
Choléstérol 50mg17%
Sodium 150mg7%
Potassium 300mg9%
Carbohydrates 50g17%
Fibre 2g8%
Sucre 30g33%
Protéines 5g10%
Vitamine A 500IU10%
Vitamine C 10mg12%
Calcium 50mg5%
Fer 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.