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Traditional Christmas Fruit Cake: The Best Homemade Delight to Savor

Traditional Christmas Fruit Cake
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A rich and moist traditional Christmas fruit cake perfect for holiday celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups mixed dried fruits
  • 1 cup nuts, chopped
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup brandy

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix the dried fruits, nuts, and flour together.
  3. In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Stir in the baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and brandy.
  6. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until combined.
  7. Pour the mixture into a greased cake pan.
  8. Bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • This cake improves with age, so consider making it a few weeks in advance.
  • Store in a cool, dry place wrapped in parchment paper.

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