Homemade Fruit Cake - Rebbit Care

Here’s a delicious Homemade Fruit Cake recipe packed with warm spices, dried fruits, and nuts—perfect for the holidays or any special occasion!

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🍒🌰 Homemade Fruit Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 50–60 mins | Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 8–10

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour 🌾
½ cup (100g) brown sugar (or coconut sugar) 🍯
1 tsp baking powder 🥄

½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon

½ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground cloves (optional)

Wet Ingredients:

½ cup (115g) melted butter (or coconut oil) 🧈
2 large eggs, room temperature 🥚

½ cup (120ml) orange juice (or apple juice) 🍊
1 tsp vanilla extract (alcohol-free) 🌿

Mix-ins (Customizable!):

1 cup dried fruits (raisins, chopped dates, cherries, apricots) �🍒
½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds) 🌰

Optional: 2 tbsp rum or brandy (for soaking fruits, adults only) 🥃

📝 Instructions

1. Prep Fruits & Nuts (Optional)

If using alcohol, soak dried fruits in 2 tbsp rum/brandy for 30+ mins (or use orange juice for a non-alcoholic version).

2. Make the Batter

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.

In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
In another bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, orange juice, and vanilla.
Combine wet & dry ingredients, then fold in dried fruits and nuts.

3. Bake

Pour batter into the pan and smooth the top.
Bake 50–60 mins until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 10 mins, then transfer to a wire rack.

4. Optional Glaze (For Extra Shine!)

Mix 2 tbsp powdered sugar + 1 tbsp orange juice and drizzle over the cooled cake.

💡 Tips

✔ Storage: Wrap in foil and store at room temp for 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
✔ Make it boozy: Brush baked cake with extra rum/brandy and age for richer flavor.
✔ No eggs? Substitute with ½ cup applesauce or 2 flax eggs.

Enjoy this moist, spiced fruit cake with tea or coffee! ☕🎄

Would you like a chocolate-dipped variation or a citrus glaze option? 😊