Never Fail Fruit Cake Recipe: The Best Old-Fashioned Delight
This Never Fail Fruit Cake is a classic old-fashioned delight that is perfect for the holiday season!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 100 minutes
- Yield: 1 cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups mixed dried fruit
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 eggs
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the mixed dried fruit, raisins, and pecans.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- Store the cake in an airtight container for best freshness.
- This cake can be made ahead of time as it tends to taste better after sitting for a few days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: fruit cake, old-fashioned recipe, holiday dessert