Description
The Best Holiday Fruitcake Recipe is a festive delight that encapsulates the spirit of the season in every slice. Bursting with juicy dried fruits, crunchy nuts, and aromatic spices, this fruitcake is not only a holiday tradition but also a stunning centerpiece for your dessert table. Whether you’re celebrating Christmas or New Year’s Eve, this easy-to-make recipe will have your loved ones gathering around to enjoy the rich flavors and nostalgic memories it brings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups mixed dried fruits (raisins, apricots, and cherries)
- 1 cup nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1/2 cup dark molasses
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Zest of 1 lemon or orange
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs until fluffy; mix in molasses, vanilla extract, and citrus zest.
- Fold the dried fruits and nuts into the wet mixture until evenly combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg