Description
A delightful and festive dessert that combines the sweetness of dried fruits and the richness of nuts, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped dried apricots
- 1 cup chopped dried pineapple
- 1 cup chopped candied ginger
- 1 cup slivered almonds
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next.
- Stir in the almond and vanilla extracts.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped dried fruits, slivered almonds, chopped walnuts, and white chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cover with foil if browning too quickly.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store in an airtight container. It can last a week at room temperature or several months in the freezer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: fruitcake, dessert, holiday, festive, baking