Traditional Fruitcake Recipe

Traditional Fruitcake Recipe

Ingredients:

• For the Fruit Mixture:
  • 2 cups mixed dried fruit (raisins, currants, sultanas, or a mix)
  • 1 cup chopped dried apricots or dates
  • 1/2 cup chopped candied ginger
  • 1/2 cup chopped dried pineapple or other tropical fruits (optional)
  • 1/2 cup orange juice or fruit juice of your choice
  • 1/4 cup dark rum, brandy, or orange liqueur (optional, for soaking)
• For the Cake:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1 1/4 cups packed dark brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup dark rum or brandy (optional, for flavor)
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (such as walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
  • 1 cup mixed glacé cherries (red and green)
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chopped almonds (optional)
  • Zest of 1 lemon and 1 orange
  • 1/4 cup honey (optional for extra richness)
• For Alcohol Soaking (optional):
  • Dark rum, brandy, or orange liqueur (enough to moisten the cake once baked)

Instructions:

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