Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful delight of German Fruit Cake. This traditional spiced cake is packed with a mix of dried fruits, nuts, and warm spices, making it a perfect holiday treat or afternoon indulgence.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Fruit and Nuts:
- 1 ½ cups mixed dried fruits (such as raisins, currants, chopped dates, and candied cherries)
- ½ cup chopped nuts (such as walnuts or almonds)
- 2 tablespoons rum or orange juice (optional for soaking fruit)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 325°F and grease a 9-inch round or loaf pan. Soak dried fruit in rum or orange juice if desired.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Cream butter and sugar, then beat in eggs and vanilla.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually add to wet mixture.
- Complete Batter: Fold in soaked fruits and nuts. Spread batter in pan.
- Bake: Bake for 55–65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- This cake’s flavor improves after resting for a day or two.
- Store wrapped at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a festive twist, add candied citrus peel and German-style dried fruits.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
