Description
This Never Fail Fruit Cake Old Fashioned Style is a moist, richly flavored cake filled with a delightful mix of dried fruits and nuts. Perfect for holiday celebrations or cozy treats, this cake only gets better with time!
Ingredients
- Mixed Dried Fruit (raisins, sultanas, currants, candied citrus peel)
- Glace Cherries (halved or quartered)
- All-Purpose Flour
- Ground Cinnamon
- Ground Nutmeg
- Ground Allspice
- Ground Cloves
- Unsalted Butter (softened to room temperature)
- Dark Brown Sugar
- Large Eggs (at room temperature)
- Non-alcoholic liquid (freshly squeezed orange juice, apple juice, or strong brewed black tea)
- Pecans (chopped)
- Walnuts (chopped)
- Almonds (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare your cake tin by greasing it well and lining the bottom and sides with a double layer of parchment paper, extending about 2 inches above the rim. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- If desired, soak your dried fruits in a non-alcoholic liquid to enhance their flavor and moisture for at least a few hours or overnight. Drain well before using.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sifted all-purpose flour, ground spices, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, toss the soaked (and drained) or unsoaked dried fruits and chopped nuts with 1-2 tablespoons of the flour mixture until lightly coated.
- In a very large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. If the mixture looks like it might curdle, add a tablespoon of the flour mixture with each egg.
- Gradually add the remaining dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with your chosen non-alcoholic liquid, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the flour-dusted dried fruits and nuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Spoon the batter into your prepared cake tin, smoothing the top and creating a slight dip in the center.
- Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 2.5 to 3.5 hours, checking for doneness with a skewer.
- Once baked, let the cake cool in the tin for at least 30 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 2.5 to 3.5 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: For best results, soak your fruits overnight and ensure to toss them with flour to prevent sinking. Low and slow baking is essential for a moist cake, and consider 'feeding' your cake with non-alcoholic liquid during storage to maintain moisture.