Description
A rich, moist, and warmly spiced cake studded with festive fruits and nuts, perfect for celebrating the holiday season.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup mixed dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, currants)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup brandy or orange juice
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and all spices.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the mixed dried fruit and chopped walnuts. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. While warm, brush the top with brandy or orange juice for extra flavor.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.