Spiced Fruit Cake
Indulge in the warmth of our Spiced Fruit Cake, a delightful blend of juicy dried fruits and aromatic spices. This cake promises to envelop you in cozy nostalgia with every bite, making it perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups mixed dried fruits (raisins, apricots, cranberries)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in the milk.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture; fold in the dried fruits gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg