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Never Fail Fruit Cake (Old-Fashioned Style)

A delightful blend of dried fruits and nuts, baked to perfection, making it the ultimate comfort food for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Traditional
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Softened at room temperature
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup brandy or rum Optional, can be replaced with more orange juice
Fruits and Nuts
  • 2 cups mixed dried fruits Chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup chopped nuts

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Assemble all ingredients on a clean workspace.
  2. Measure and chop the dried fruits and nuts into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Soften the butter at room temperature for easy creaming.
  4. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
Mixing
  1. Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth after each addition.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients, alternating with the orange juice.
  5. Gently fold in the dried fruits and nuts until evenly distributed.
Baking
  1. Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  3. Bake for 60-75 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

For serving, slice and drizzle with warm brandy sauce or enjoy with vanilla ice cream. This cake can last about a week at room temperature or up to 2 weeks in the fridge if wrapped properly.