Homemade Fruit Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Fruit Mixture:

• 2 cups mixed dried fruits (raisins, sultanas, currants, cranberries, or chopped dates)
• 1 cup candied citrus peel (optional but recommended)
• 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
• ½ cup orange juice or brandy (for soaking)

For the Cake Batter:

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon dark rum (optional, for extra flavor)

Dry Ingredients:

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Optional Additions for Extra Richness:

• ¼ cup molasses
• ½ cup apple juice (for soaking)

Instructions:

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