Description
A delightful and festive white fruitcake loaded with dried fruits and nuts, perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped dried apricots
- 1 cup chopped dried pineapple
- 1 cup chopped candied ginger
- 1 cup slivered almonds
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup white chocolate chips (optional, for added sweetness)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 4–5 minutes with a hand mixer or stand mixer.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the almond extract and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the dried apricots, pineapple, candied ginger, almonds, walnuts, and white chocolate chips (if using). Be careful not to overmix to keep the batter light and airy.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top begins to brown too quickly, cover the cake loosely with foil and continue baking.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Fruitcake can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For enhanced flavor, consider aging the cake for a few days before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: White Fruitcake Recipe, Festive Cake, Holiday Baking