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three slices of fruit cake sitting on top of each other with the words rich & moist

Ah, the beloved fruit cake—a holiday tradition that often evokes strong feelings, both good and bad. But when made right, a fruit cake can be a delicious, rich, and moist treat that becomes the highlight of your festive table. Imagine a cake that’s dense yet tender, packed with plump, juicy dried fruits, nuts, and warm spices, all soaked in a generous splash of brandy or rum. This isn’t your average fruit cake; it’s a labor of love that fills your home with the comforting aroma of the…

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the best traditional fruitcake recipe ever

This is the BEST fruitcake recipe! It's been in my family for years! This old fashioned fruit cake recipe is an easy fruitcake for Christmas filled with dates, cherries, pineapple, and pecans that make it more like candy than a cake!

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This article will teach you how to make a good old-fashioned fruitcake, including several different variations. All of these recipes will make your mouth water. Happy holidays!

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Old Fashioned German Fruit Cake Recipe

Ingredients

- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup candied citrus peel
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup dried cherries
- 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
- 1/2 cup brandy or rum

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Old Fashioned German Fruit Cake Recipe Ingredients - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened - 1 cup brown sugar, packed - 1 cup granulated sugar - 5 large eggs - 2 cups all-purpose flour - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg - 1/2 cup candied citrus peel - 1/2 cup chopped pecans - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts - 1/2 cup raisins - 1/2 cup dried cherries - 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots - 1/2 cup brandy or rum Full Cooking Instructions…

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This Rum Fruit Cake is incredibly moist and flavorful, and the only recipe you’ll need. Filled with plump fruit, crunchy walnuts, and holiday spices, it’s sure to win over any fruit cake skeptic. Best of all, it’s an easy recipe—no mixer needed! #RumFruitCake #RumFruitCakeRecipe #MoistFruitCakeRecipe Brandied Fruit Cake Recipe, Dark Fruit Cake Recipe With Rum, Fruitcake Recipes Traditional With Rum, Fruit Cake Recipe With Rum, Christmas Fruit Cake Recipe With Brandy, Rich Christmas Fruit Cake, Moist Fruit Cake Recipe, Dark Fruit Cake Recipe, Holiday Fruit Cake

This Rum Fruit Cake is incredibly moist and flavorful, and the only recipe you’ll need. Filled with plump fruit, crunchy walnuts, and holiday spices, it’s sure to win over any fruit cake skeptic. Best of all, it’s an easy recipe—no mixer needed! #RumFruitCake #RumFruitCakeRecipe #MoistFruitCakeRecipe

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an old fashioned german fruit cake on a plate

This Old-Fashioned German Fruit Cake is a spiced, fruit-filled treat perfect for the holiday season. With a combination of molasses, buttermilk, and a medley of dried fruits and nuts, this cake is a delightful twist on the classic fruitcake. Add rum or brandy for extra flavor, and let it age for a couple of weeks for the best taste! #germanfruitcake #holidaybaking #fruitcake #traditionalbaking #christmasdesserts #holidaytreats

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a loaf of rich fruit cake on a white plate with a knife and fork next to it

A traditional Rich fruit cake recipe plus quantities for different sized tins The traditional choice for celebration cakes a rich fruit cake can be made in advance, for any special occasion. #OnlyCrumbRemain #fruitCake #TraditonalFruitCake #10-30cmCake #4-12inCake

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Taken from the 13th issue of Jamie Oliver’s monthly publication, this moist and rich fruit cake is nothing short of a grand celebration cake. Though I halved the proportions to bake a smaller…

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