Servings & Timing
- Servings: 8–10
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Ingredients
Dried Fruits
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup dried cherries
- ¼ cup raisins
- ¼ cup diced candied ginger
Nuts
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- (Optional: almonds or pistachios for extra crunch)
Cake Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sugar (brown or white)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp orange juice or milk (optional, for moisture)
How to Make Fruit and Nut Cake
1. Prepare the pan and oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
Line a loaf pan or round cake pan with parchment paper for easy release.
2. Prepare the fruits & nuts
In a bowl, combine the dried cranberries, cherries, raisins, and candied ginger.
Add the chopped walnuts and pecans.
Toss with 1–2 tablespoons of flour to prevent sinking during baking.
3. Make the cake batter
In a mixing bowl, cream together:
• softened butter
• sugar
Beat until light and fluffy.
