Fruitcake Loaf Recipe
Indulge in the rich flavors of this moist and decadent Fruitcake Loaf. Packed with candied cherries, fruits, and a hint of rum, this loaf is perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp fresh orange zest
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup rum (or apple juice)
- 1 cup chopped candied cherries and fruit
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Prepare Pan: Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add Eggs: Add eggs one at a time, mixing until creamy.
- Mix in Zest: Stir in fresh orange zest.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Combine buttermilk, vanilla, and rum in a measuring cup.
- Combine Mixtures: Alternate adding flour and buttermilk/rum mix to butter mixture.
- Add Fruits: Stir in candied cherries and fruit.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Cool: Let the loaf cool in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- This fruitcake loaf can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute apple juice for rum.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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