Grandma Fruit Cake Recipe
This Grandma Fruit Cake Recipe is full of love and warmth. It’s simple, sweet, and rich in flavor. Making it at home feels comforting and joyful.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 ½ cups mixed dried fruits raisins, cherries, apricots
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare the pan
- Grease your cake pan and line it with parchment paper. This helps the cake come out easily after baking.
Mix the butter and sugar
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar. Mix until soft and creamy. This step adds lightness to your cake.
Add the eggs
- Add the eggs one by one. Mix well after each egg. This helps create a smooth batter.
Add dry ingredients
- Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Slowly add them to the wet mix. Stir gently until blended.
Add fruits and nuts
- Add your dried fruits and nuts. Pour in orange juice and vanilla. Mix everything gently so the fruits are spread evenly.
Bake the cake
- Pour the batter into your pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 325°F (160°C) for about 1 hour 15 minutes. Check with a toothpick. If it comes out clean, it’s done.
Cool and serve
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then move it to a cooling rack. Once cool, slice and enjoy your homemade Grandma Fruit Cake.
Notes
- Soak fruits overnight for more flavor.
- Use room-temperature butter and eggs.
- Don’t overmix the batter.
- Store in an airtight box to keep it moist.
- Add a spoon of honey for extra sweetness.