Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup mixed dried fruit (such as raisins, currants, and chopped apricots)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (such as pecans or walnuts)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch cake pan with butter and dust with flour.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
- Stir in the mixed dried fruit and chopped nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake the fruit cake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve the fruit cake sliced, and enjoy!
This recipe is a great way to enjoy the sweetness and flavor of dried fruits and nuts in a delicious cake. You can also add spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg or ginger to give the cake an extra flavor boost. Enjoy!