Fruit Cake Recipe Easy
This Fruit Cake Recipe Easy is the perfect blend of simplicity and heartwarming flavor. Moist, spiced, and full of sweet dried fruit, it's beginner-friendly and endlessly adaptable—perfect for tea time, birthdays, or holiday celebrations.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Loaf Pan
- Oven
Ingredients
Essential Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed dried fruit
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 cup flour all-purpose
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 0.5 cup melted butter cooled slightly
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp cinnamon
Optional Add-Ins
- chopped nuts optional, for texture
- orange zest optional, for brightness
- rum or brandy optional, for soaking fruits
Instructions
- Soak the dried fruit in warm water, juice, or liquor for 30 minutes to soften and enhance flavor. Drain before adding to batter.
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, stir together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Stir in the soaked fruit and any optional add-ins like nuts or zest.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
This easy fruit cake recipe can be stored for 5 days at room temperature or frozen for up to 3 months. For a festive touch, dust with powdered sugar or serve with whipped cream. Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike!