Description
A moist, festive classic blending rich fruits, nuts, and spices into a nostalgic holiday cake that’s both authentic and foolproof. Perfect for gifting or enjoying by the fireside.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup mixed dried fruit
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ¼ cup candied green cherries, halved
- ¼ cup candied red cherries, halved
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a loaf or bundt pan.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with milk, beginning and ending with dry.
- Fold in dried fruits and nuts until evenly distributed.
- Pour batter into the pan, smooth top, and decorate with candied cherries.
- Bake 70–80 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Wrap in foil while warm for extra moistness. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg