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Joy Of Cooking Fruit Cake Recipe

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Description

Fruit cake is a traditional cake that is usually served at Christmas, although it can be served at any time of the year. It is a rich, dense cake made with dried fruit and nuts, and is flavoured with spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. The cake is usually made with a dark rum or brandy and can be served either plain or topped with a traditional brandy butter or cream cheese frosting. This Joy of Cooking Fruit Cake recipe is a delicious and easy to make version of the classic fruit cake.

Ingredients

For the cake:
1 cup (200g) dark brown sugar
1 cup (125g) sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup (150g) chopped dates
1 cup (150g) chopped raisins
1 cup (150g) chopped walnuts
¼ cup (60ml) dark rum or brandy
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
½ cup (125ml) vegetable oil

For the topping:
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch (23x13cm) loaf pan.
In a large bowl, mix together the sugar, flour, baking powder, spices, and salt. Stir in the dates, raisins, and walnuts.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the rum or brandy, vanilla extract, eggs, and oil. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
While the cake is baking, prepare the topping. In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, brown sugar, and walnuts.
Remove the cake from the oven and immediately spread the topping over the top. Return the cake to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Equipment

To make this Joy of Cooking Fruit Cake recipe, you will need the following equipment:

  • A 9x5-inch (23x13cm) loaf pan
  • A large bowl
  • A whisk
  • A small bowl
  • A toothpick
  • A wire rack

Notes

This cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. You can also freeze the cake for up to 3 months.
If you are not a fan of nuts, you can omit them from the recipe and add an extra cup (150g) of dried fruit instead.

Nutrition

This Joy of Cooking Fruit Cake recipe makes 10 servings. Each serving contains approximately:

  • 220 calories
  • 10.5g fat
  • 27.5g carbohydrates
  • 2.5g protein
  • 1.5g fiber

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