Quick and Easy Fruit Cake
Discover the perfect holiday indulgence or year-round treat with this Quick and Easy Fruit Cake recipe! Packed with warm spices, plump dried fruits, and crunchy nuts, this simple yet flavorful dessert comes together in just 20 minutes of prep time. Using pantry staples like all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and butter, this moist and tender fruit cake requires no overnight soaking or elaborate steps, making it ideal for busy bakers. The aromatic blend of cinnamon and nutmeg adds a cozy touch, while the milk ensures a luscious texture. Whether served plain or finished with a dusting of powdered sugar, this cake delivers the classic homemade charm of traditional fruit cake without the fuss. Perfect for gift-giving, festive gatherings, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, this recipe is bound to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups Brown sugar
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.5 cups Milk
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups Mixed dried fruits (e.g., raisins, sultanas, dried cherries, and currants)
- 0.5 cups Chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts or pecans)
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Fold in the mixed dried fruits and chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing out the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the fruit cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2896 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.5 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.2 g | 186% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 507 mg | 169% | |
| Sodium | 1520 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 444.9 g | 162% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.5 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 270.8 g | ||
| Protein | 51.8 g | 104% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 524 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 16.8 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 2752 mg | 59% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
