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Grandmas Fruit Cake Recipe

Grandmas Fruit Cake Recipe

Grandmas Fruit Cake Recipe is a special treat. This cake is full of fruits and nuts. It tastes amazing during holidays and celebrations.
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Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • Parchment paper 
  • Oven thermometer
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • You need two cups of all-purpose flour.
  • Add one cup of white sugar for sweetness.
  • Get half cup of butter at room temperature.
  • You need three large eggs for binding.
  • Add one teaspoon of baking powder for rise.
  • Get half teaspoon of salt for flavor balance.
  • You need one cup of mixed dried fruits.
  • Add half cup of chopped walnuts or pecans.
  • Get one teaspoon of vanilla extract for aroma.
  • You need half cup of orange juice.
  • Add one teaspoon of cinnamon powder for warmth.
  • Get quarter teaspoon of nutmeg for extra flavor.

Instructions
 

  • Set your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit first.
  • Grease your cake pan with butter thoroughly.
  • Line the bottom with parchment paper carefully.
  • This prevents the cake from sticking later.
  • Take a medium bowl for this step.
  • Add flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Whisk everything together until well combined.
  • Set this bowl aside for later use.
  • Put butter and sugar in your large bowl.
  • Beat them together until light and fluffy.
  • This takes about three to four minutes.
  • The mixture should look pale and creamy.
  • Crack eggs into the butter mixture one by one.
  • Beat well after adding each egg completely.
  • Add vanilla extract and mix it thoroughly.
  • The batter should look smooth and combined.
  • Add half of the flour mixture slowly.
  • Pour in the orange juice and mix gently.
  • Add the remaining flour mixture and fold carefully.
  • Add dried fruits and nuts at the end.
  • Mix just until everything is evenly distributed.
  • Pour batter into your prepared cake pan.
  • Smooth the top with a spatula evenly.
  • Bake for 60 to 70 minutes total. Insert a toothpick to check if done.
  • The toothpick should come out completely clean.
  • Let the cake cool in pan completely.
  • This takes about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove from pan and cool on rack.
  • Slice and serve when completely cool.

Notes

  • Soak dried fruits in orange juice overnight first.
  • This makes them extra moist and flavorful.
  • Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing results.
  • Do not overmix the batter after adding flour.
  • This keeps your cake soft and tender.
  • Check your oven temperature with a thermometer always.
  • Wrap cooled cake in foil for storage purposes.
  • The cake tastes better after two days rest.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
  • The cake stays fresh for two weeks easily.
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