Heavenly Moist Fruitcake

 Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup mixed dried fruit (raisins, currants, chopped apricots, etc.)
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, etc.)
• 1/2 cup orange juice

Directions

1. Preheat oven: 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch pan.
2. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, combine butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3.  Blend eggs and vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
5. Combine mixtures: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until combined.
6. Add fruit and nuts: Fold in chopped dried fruit and nuts.
7. Add orange juice: Pour over mixture, gently stir until well incorporated.
8. Bake: Pour into loaf pan, smooth top. Bake for 70-80 minutes. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then on a wire rack.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 80 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes | Servings: 12 | Kcal: 350 serving