Christmas Fruit Cake Loaf Recipe
Christmas is a time for gathering with family and friends, and sharing a delicious meal. One of my favorite Christmas meals is a festive and flavorful fruit cake loaf. This recipe is super easy and will make an impressive centerpiece for your holiday table. All you need are a few basic ingredients and a few simple steps to make this delicious cake!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup seedless raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped dried fruit (such as apricots, dates, or prunes)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x5 inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and eggs until light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Mix the creamed mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir in the raisins, dried fruit, nuts, and nutmeg.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Remove cake from oven and let cool in pan for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition:
One serving of this Christmas Fruit Cake Loaf provides approximately 250 calories, 12 grams of fat, 33 grams of carbohydrates, and 5 grams of protein. It also provides a good amount of dietary fiber, iron, and calcium.
This cake is a great addition to any holiday table. It’s not too sweet, and the combination of the dried fruit, nuts, and spices make it flavorful and festive. It’s sure to be a hit with your family and friends!
This cake is a great way to add a little something special to your holiday celebrations. It’s easy to make, delicious, and sure to be a hit with everyone!
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