Description
This German Fruit Cake is a delightful treat filled with mixed dried fruits and nuts, perfect for the holiday season or any special occasion. It’s moist, flavorful, and easy to make, sure to impress your guests with its classic European charm.
Ingredients
Cake:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Fruit Mixture:
- 1 1/2 cups mixed dried fruit (such as raisins, chopped dates, and candied cherries)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 tablespoon flour (for dusting fruit)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour a 9-inch pan.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture.
- Add wet ingredients: Stir in milk, vanilla, and almond extracts.
- Prepare fruit mixture: Toss dried fruit (and nuts) with flour. Fold into batter.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 50-60 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Cool in pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Top with powdered sugar glaze for a festive look.
- Soaking dried fruit in rum or juice enhances flavor.
- This cake tastes better after a day or two and stores well.
