Homemade Fruitcake Recipe That Everyone Loves
The best fruitcake recipe that everyone would love. This is the simplest and fastest fruitcake recipe you can find on the internet.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Small saucepan
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- 8-inch loaf pan or 9-inch round pan
- Parchment paper
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
For the Fruit Mixture:
- 2 cups dried mixed fruits raisins, currants, apricots, cherries
- ½ cup candied citrus peel
- ½ cup chopped nuts walnuts or pecans
- ½ cup rum or orange juice
For the Cake Batter:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup milk
Instructions
Prepare the Fruit Mixture:
- Combine dried fruits, candied citrus peel, and nuts in a bowl.
- Add rum or orange juice, toss to coat, and let sit for at least 1 hour or overnight for best flavor.
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Line your loaf or round pan with parchment paper.
Mix the Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and brown sugar with a mixer until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
Add Eggs and Vanilla:
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
Incorporate Dry Ingredients and Milk:
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
Add the Fruit Mixture:
- Gently fold the soaked fruit mixture into the batter using a spatula.
Bake the Fruitcake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Check after 90 minutes to avoid over-baking.
Cool and Store:
- Allow the fruitcake to cool completely in the pan on a cooling rack.
- For best results, wrap the cooled cake tightly in plastic wrap and let it age for 1–2 weeks to develop flavors.
Notes
More Tips For A Better Fruitcake Experience
- Brush with extra rum or orange juice every few days during aging to keep the cake moist and enhance flavor.
- Serve plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Nutrition
Calories: 400kcal
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