Heavenly Moist Fruitcake (Print Version)
Ingredients:
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1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature.
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1 cup granulated sugar.
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4 large eggs.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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2 cups all-purpose flour.
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1 teaspoon baking powder.
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda.
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1/2 teaspoon salt.
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
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1 cup mixed dried fruit (raisins, currants, chopped apricots, etc.).
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1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, etc.).
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1/2 cup orange juice.
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch pan.
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In a large bowl, combine butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
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In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until combined.
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Fold in chopped dried fruit and nuts.
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Pour over mixture, gently stir until well incorporated.
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Pour into loaf pan, smooth top. Bake for 70-80 minutes. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then on a wire rack.
Notes:
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Prep Time: 20 minutes.
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Cook Time: 80 minutes.
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Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes.
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Servings: 12.
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Calories: 350 per serving.