German Fruit Cake: The Best Holiday Fruit Cake You’ll Love
A delightful blend of fruits and nuts perfect for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups mixed dried fruits
- 1 cup chopped nuts
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the dried fruits and nuts in a bowl.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt; gradually add to the batter.
- Stir in the fruit and nut mixture.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, let the cake sit for a day before serving.
- Feel free to substitute different fruits and nuts as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: German, fruit cake, holiday fruit cake, dessert, festive