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Best Christmas Fruit Cake Recipe: A Delightfully Festive Twist

Best Christmas Fruit Cake Recipe
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The Best Christmas Fruit Cake Recipe combines rich flavors and delightful textures to create a festive dessert perfect for the holiday season.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups mixed dried fruits
  • 1 cup chopped nuts
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup dark rum
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine dried fruits, chopped nuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, orange juice, and dark rum.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, cream sugar and eggs until light and fluffy.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients with the fruit mixture until well combined.
  6. Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool before serving.

Notes

  • For added flavor, let the cake sit for a few days before serving.
  • Wrap tightly in plastic wrap to keep moist.

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