Here’s a classic fruitcake recipe—simple, moist, and packed with fruit flavor. If you want a shortcut or a no-bake version, just let me know!

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🍒 Classic Moist Fruitcake Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups mixed dried fruit (raisins, cherries, apricots, dates, etc.)

• ½ cup candied peel (optional)

• ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)

• ½ cup brown sugar

• ½ cup butter, softened

• 2 large eggs

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• ¼ tsp nutmeg

• ¼ tsp salt

• ½ cup orange juice (or apple juice / rum for soaking)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

1. Soak the fruit:
   Mix dried fruit with orange juice and let sit for 30 minutes (or overnight for richer flavor).

2. Cream butter & sugar:
   Beat butter and brown sugar until fluffy.

3. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.

4. Combine dry ingredients:
   In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

5. Mix batter:
   Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Fold in soaked fruit (with any remaining liquid) and nuts.

6. Bake:

   • Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).

   • Pour into a greased loaf pan.

   • Bake 70–90 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

7. Optional: Age the cake
   Cool completely, wrap tightly, and brush with rum or brandy every few days. This deepens the flavor and keeps it moist.

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Want a different style?

I can give you:

• 🎄 British Christmas fruitcake

• 🍯 Jamaican rum cake / black cake

• ⏱️ Easy 4-ingredient fruitcake

• 🥄 No-bake fruitcake

• 🌾 Gluten-free or vegan version

Just tell me!