Fruitcake (With Nuts) Recipe

Name: Fruitcake (With Nuts)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 3 cups flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder (slightly heaping); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups dates, pitted and chopped; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 1/2 cup dark raisin; 3/4 cup golden raisin; 2 cups sugar (can use half white and light brown sugar); 1 cup butter, room temperature (no subs!); 4 large eggs; 1 tablespoon vanilla; 1 -2 teaspoon lemon zest or 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract

Servings: persons

3 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder (slightly heaping)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups dates, pitted and chopped
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup dark raisin
3/4 cup golden raisin
2 cups sugar (can use half white and light brown sugar)
1 cup butter, room temperature (no subs!)
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 -2 teaspoon lemon zest or 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract

1
Set oven to 325 degree.
2
Butter and flour a 10-inch angel food or tube pan.
3
In a large bowl combine the flour, baking powder and salt.
4
Add in chopped dates, pecans, walnuts and both raisins; toss to coat with flour mixture.
5
In another bowl beat together sugar and butter until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
6
Add in eggs and beat well until combined.
7
Add in vanilla and lemon zest or lemon extract (if using); mix to combine.
8
Add in the dry ingredients (flour, fruit and nut mixture) and fold in JUST until combined (the batter will be the texture of cookie dough).
9
Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and smooth out the top with the back of the spoon.
10
Bake for about 1 hour and 40 minutes, or until cake is golden and a tester inserted in the middle comes out clean.
11
Cool cake in the pan on a rack for 10-15 minutes.
12
With a sharp knife, cut around the edges of the cake to loosen.
13
Turn the cake onto a rack and cool completely.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder (slightly heaping), 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 1/2 cups dates, pitted and chopped, and more.

Yes, Fruitcake (With Nuts) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Fruitcake (With Nuts)

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