Holiday fruit cake

Celebrate the festive season with a traditional holiday fruit cake that encapsulates the spirit of joy and togetherness. This rich, flavorful cake is a beloved classic, often adored for its vibrant colors, delightful textures, and a heartwarming mix of spices and fruits. It's a perfect centerpiece for any holiday gathering, bringing warmth and cheer to your table.

​The foundation of this holiday fruit cake is a moist sponge infused with a medley of aromatic spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, which fill your kitchen with a tantalizing fragrance as it bakes. The cake is generously studded with a variety of dried fruits, including golden raisins, cranberries, apricots, and cherries, along with a mix of nuts like walnuts and almonds, adding both crunch and flavor. Each bite is a delightful explosion of sweetness and texture, embodying the festive spirit in every crumb.

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RECIPE​

Ingredients
Cake

• 2 CUPS BUTTER
  
• 2 CUPS PACKED BROWN SUGAR
  
• 6 LARGE EGGS
  
• 2 TSP. APPLE PIE SPICE (PENZEY’S)
  
• 2 2/3 CUP SELF-RISING FLOUR (WHITE LILY)
  
• 1/2 CUP GRAPE JUICE
  
• 3 TBSP. VANILLA EXTRACT
  
• 3 1/2 CUPS CANDIED FRUIT
  
• 10 OZ.  CHOPPED DATES
  
• 4 CUPS CHOPPED PECANS
  

Topping

• JELLY OR MARMALADE (8OZ.) 
  
• 1-2 CUPS OF LARGE MIXED COLORED CANDIED FRUITS (YOUR CHOICE) I LIKE RED AND GREEN CHERRIES.
  
• 4 CUPS OF WHOLE PECANS 
  

My choice of fruits are

• 8 oz. FRUIT AND PEEL OLD ENGLISH MIX OR EXTRA FANCY (THESE ARE CHOPPED SMALL) (1 CUP)
  
• 8 OZ. TROPICAL MIX (1 CUP)
  
• 8 OZ. MIXED PINEAPPLE AND CHERRIES (HALF THESE)
  
• 10 OZ. CHOPPED DATES
  

​TIP: WHEN YOU BUY FRUIT AND NUTS GET PLENTY FOR TOP OF CAKES TOO! 

Cake

1. Read the entire recipe before beginning. Do not preheat the oven! In a mixer mix the butter and sugar until fluffy.  Add eggs one at a time, beating in between. Add Apple pie spice and vanilla extract.  Add grape juice and mix well. 
   
2. Add flour and beat for 2 minutes on medium speed. In a separate bowl add 1/3 CUP FLOUR then add your fruit and mix until fruit is coated well with flour.  Add pecans and dates and mix well. Pour batter into bowl with fruit and nuts. 
   
3. Mix well. Spray pans with baking spray and fill 3/4 full of batter. Put cake in a cold oven and then put on Bake at 300 degrees and bake 30 minutes.  Turn oven to 250 degrees and bake for 2 hours.  Cont’d on next page 

Topping

1. Heat jelly (your choice apple or orange marmalade) in a non-stick small pot or skillet. Pour over fruit and mix until fruit and nuts are coated well. 
   

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