Easy Fruit Cake
A delightful and simple fruit cake loaded with mixed dried fruits and nuts, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed dried fruit
- 1 cup chopped nuts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend.
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened Ensure butter is at room temperature for easy mixing.
- 4 pieces eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
- In a bowl, mix together the dried fruit and nuts.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, stirring until smooth.
- Fold in the fruit and nut mixture carefully.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.
Baking
- Bake in the oven for about 50-60 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
- Let the cake cool before serving.
Notes
Serve with ice cream, whipped cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or refrigerate for up to two weeks. Feel free to adjust the fruits and nuts according to your preference, and add zest for a citrusy twist.