Description
A festive cake combining mixed dried fruits and tart cranberries, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed dried fruit (e.g., raisins, currants, apricots)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
- In a bowl, combine the dried fruit and cranberries with orange juice and let soak for about 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and spices.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the soaked fruit (with juice if desired) and nuts if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Dust with powdered sugar for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American