Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Dandy’s World Fruitcake, where moist, spiced cake meets a vibrant medley of dried fruits and crunchy nuts. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings by the fireplace, transporting you to cherished memories of warmth and laughter with every bite. Elevate your celebrations with this colorful centerpiece that’s sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, chopped apricots)
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, toasted
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk or water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed dried fruits with nuts; toss with a tablespoon of flour.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and spices in a separate bowl; gradually add to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the floured fruit mixture until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before drizzling with glaze made from powdered sugar mixed with milk or water to desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg