Homemade Fruit Cake

 

 Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour

• 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar

• 1/2 cup (115g) melted butter

• 2 large eggs

• 1/2 cup (120ml) orange juice

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1 cup mixed dried fruits (raisins, cherries, cranberries)

• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

• Zest of 1 orange

 Instructions

 Prepare the Oven and Pan

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper or grease well with butter.

 Combine Dry Ingredients

In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda.

 Mix Wet Ingredients

In another bowl, whisk the melted butter and brown sugar until combined. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well. Pour in orange juice, vanilla extract, and orange zest.

 Combine and Fold

Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the dried fruits and nuts gently using a spatula.

 Bake

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.