Description
Indulge in the festive flavors of our Old-Fashioned German Fruit Cake, a delightful blend of spices, dried fruits, and nuts that brings warmth to any occasion. This cake is moist and rich, thanks to the unique combination of molasses and buttermilk, making it a perfect centerpiece for holiday gatherings or family celebrations. The aging process enhances its flavor, allowing the spices and fruits to meld beautifully over time. Whether enjoyed plain or dressed up with accompaniments like whipped cream or ice cream, this cake is sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, or chopped dried cherries)
- 1/2 cup candied citrus peel, chopped
- 1/4 cup apple juice for soaking
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg until blended.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix well.
- Stir in molasses and buttermilk until fully combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; mix until just combined.
- Fold in nuts and dried fruits evenly throughout the batter.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg