Easy Easy Fruitcake

Indulge in the festive charm of this "Easy Easy Fruitcake" recipe, a simplified take on the classic holiday treat that's perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike. Packed with a vibrant medley of sweet dried fruits like raisins, cranberries, and apricots, and optionally enhanced with crunchy chopped nuts, this moist fruitcake is delicately spiced with cinnamon and balanced by the zesty brightness of orange juice. With just 15 minutes of prep time and straightforward mixing steps, this no-fuss recipe delivers a homemade, bakery-quality loaf that's ready in about an hour. Whether served fresh or allowed to rest for a day to deepen its flavors, this wholesome, crowd-pleasing fruitcake is an irresistible addition to any holiday table—or a comforting year-round confection. Get ready to bake up some nostalgic goodness with this easy holiday dessert idea!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, softened
• 0.75 cups Brown sugar
• 2 pieces Large eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cups Orange juice
• 1.5 cups Mixed dried fruits (e.g., raisins, cranberries, chopped apricots)
• 0.5 cups Chopped nuts (optional, e.g., walnuts or pecans)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.

Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Gradually mix in the dry ingredients (from the medium bowl) to the wet ingredients in 3 additions, alternating with the orange juice. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

Step 6

Fold in the mixed dried fruits and chopped nuts (if using) with a spatula until evenly distributed in the batter.

Step 7

Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for about 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 9

Allow the fruitcake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and place it on a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Step 10

Serve as is, or wrap the fruitcake and let it rest for a day for improved flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	940 grams (940.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3290

Total Fat 145.40g	186%
Saturated Fat 67.30g	337%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 630mg	210%
Sodium 1256mg	55%
Total Carbohydrate 463.20g	168%
Dietary Fiber 25.00g	89%
Total Sugars 274.60g
Protein 46.70g	93%

Vitamin D 80IU	400%
Calcium 370mg	28%
Iron 17mg	92%
Potassium 2798mg	60%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.1%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 55.3%