The Ultimate Easy and Ultra-Moist Christmas Fruit Cake That Will Steal the Show
There is something truly magical about the smell of a fruit cake baking in the oven during the holiday season. It fills the whole house with warmth, spice, and that unmistakable feeling that Christmas is finally here. But let’s be honest — too many fruit cakes end up dry, dense, and frankly disappointing. This recipe changes all of that.
This Christmas Fruit Cake is everything a holiday bake should be: incredibly moist, deeply flavored, studded with plump dried fruits, and surprisingly simple to put together. Whether you are an experienced baker or someone who only steps into the kitchen at Christmas, this recipe will make you look like a true pro. Keep reading — your holiday dessert table is about to get a serious upgrade.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, sultanas, and dried cranberries)
- 1/2 cup dried cherries or glacé cherries, halved
- 1/2 cup mixed peel or candied orange peel
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons molasses or treacle
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons brandy, rum, or apple juice (for a non-alcoholic version)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange and 1 lemon
Method
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