Spiced Fruit Cake
Spiced Fruit Cake is a heartwarming dessert that perfectly blends sweet dried fruits with aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. This moist cake is not only a festive favorite but also ideal for cozy afternoons. Easy to prepare, it makes for an impressive centerpiece at any gathering. Each slice offers a delightful taste of nostalgia and warmth, ensuring smiles all around.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Traditional
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup dried mixed fruits (raisins, currants, chopped dates)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Fold in the dried fruits gently.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg