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Heavenly Moist Fruit Cake Loaf You’ll Adore Year-Round

Fruit Cake Loaf
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Heavenly Moist Fruit Cake Loaf Recipe You’ll Want All Year Round

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) milk
  • 1 cup (150g) mixed dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, cherries, apricots)
  • 1/2 cup (60g) chopped nuts (optional – walnuts or pecans)
  • 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
  6. Stir in dried fruits and nuts gently until evenly distributed.
  7. Transfer batter to the loaf pan, smooth the top, and bake 50–60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool 10 minutes in pan, then remove and cool completely. Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over loaf if desired.

Notes

  • Store the cake in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • Use your favorite dried fruits and nuts for customization.

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