This Classic Christmas Fruit Cake is a festive and delicious dessert that is perfect for the holiday season. The cake is loaded with a variety of fruits and nuts and is topped with a smooth white cream and tart cranberries. The combination of flavors and textures is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any holiday gathering.
This Classic Christmas Fruit Cake is a dense and moist cake that is loaded with dried fruits and nuts. The cake is topped with a smooth white cream and garnished with tart cranberries for a festive touch. It's the perfect dessert to serve during the holiday season.
Ingredients
2 cups mixed dried fruit (raisins, currants, apricots, dates, etc.)
1 cup candied cherries, chopped
1 cup chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, almonds, etc.)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground cloves
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup white cream (such as whipped cream or buttercream)
½ cup cranberries
12 Servings
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Directions
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Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and grease a 9-inch cake pan.
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In a large bowl, combine the mixed dried fruit, candied cherries, and chopped nuts. Set aside.
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In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
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In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
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Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the milk and vanilla extract.
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Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a batter forms.
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Fold in the mixed dried fruit, candied cherries, and chopped nuts until evenly distributed.
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Pour the batter into the greased cake pan and smooth out the top with a spatula.
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Bake for 2-3 hours or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
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Let the cake cool completely in the pan before removing it and placing it on a serving plate.
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Spread the white cream over the top of the cake and garnish with the dried cranberries.
Tips for this recipe
For best results, wrap the cooled cake in plastic wrap and let it sit at room temperature for a few days to allow the flavors to meld together. This cake also freezes well if you want to make it ahead of time.
