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    December 4, 2018

    CHRISTMAS FRUIT CAKE

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    Here is my take on a Christmas Fruit Cake. The cake is buttery, fruity and so Christmassy!

    Christmas Fruit Cake Recipe

    And when I say fruity, I mean it is practically a fruit party in the mouth loaded with raisins, shredded coconut (my fave!), freshly squeezed orange juice, and orange zest. These flavors pair well together yielding a fruity taste that is to die for.

    However feel free to use other dried fruits you can lay your hands on so you can make it even more Christmassy! Just make sure all the fruits you use in this recipe don't go above one cup. That way the fruits are not more than needed.

    Christmas Fruit Cake Recipe ingredients

    I really wanted to make a Christmas Fruit Cake without alcohol. Most online recipes call for rum. A boozy cake is not my thing but if you want a boozy cake then feel free to substitute the orange juice for rum in this recipe.

    Here is a tip for you: make this Christmas Fruit Cake way ahead of time for Christmas then wrap it with a plastic wrap and keep in the freezer. Take it out to thaw on Christmas morning for an easy breezy Christmas treat!

    Another tip for you: serve these beignets for Christmas morning breakfast. They are to die for!

    How to Make a Christmas Fruit Cake

    Here is a rundown of how to make a Christmas Fruit Cake:

    1. Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy.

    2. Add eggs, orange juice, orange zest then mix together until just combined.

    3. Add flour, baking powder, grated (or ground) nutmeg and salt then mix until just combined.

    4. Fold in raisins and shredded coconut plus other dried fruits if using.

    5. Place batter in a greased pan and level the top.

    Christmas Fruit Cake Recipe

    6. Place in a preheated oven to bake until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

    Christmas Fruit Cake Recipe

    When your cake cools completely, you can sprinkle powdered sugar on top if desired then slice up and serve.

    Christmas Fruit Cake Recipe

     

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    Christmas Fruit Cake
    Prep Time
    15 mins
    Cook Time
    30 mins
    Total Time
    45 mins
     

    This Christmas Fruit Cake is filled with some of my favorite fruits: shredded coconut, raisins, fresh orange juice plus orange and freshly grated nutmeg which ties everything together. It is basically a Christmas party in the mouth.

    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: International
    Keyword: Christmas Fruit Cake
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 446 kcal
    Author: Precious Nkeih of preciouscore.com
    Ingredients
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
    • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 cup butter - softened at room temp (2 sticks or approx 226g)
    • ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice (from about 2 oranges)
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • ½ cup raisins
    • ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut
    • 1 tablespoon orange zest (from about 1 orange)
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground/grated nutmeg
    Instructions
    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees C). Rub a 9-inch baking pan with some of the butter then dust the pan with some of the flour.

    2. Place sugar and butter in a bowl then cream together until fluffy. I use an electric mixer to ensure it turns out fluffy with me sweating me out with my hands (it is quite a workout!) However if you do not have a mixer, use a fork to cream them together.

    3. Add the eggs, orange zest and orange juice then mix until just combined. 

    4. Add the nutmeg then sieve in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined and you can't see any more flour but be careful not to overmix. Add the raisins and coconut then gently fold in until just combined.

    5. Pour the batter into prepared pan and level the top. Place in preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean. 

    Recipe Notes

    1. I love grating my own nutmeg for this recipe because that way, the flavor is more intense. However, if you can't find whole nutmeg, feel free to use pre-ground nutmeg.

    2. Note that the batter for this Christmas Fruit Cake is thicker than you will expect a cake batter to be. It is not runny/dripping. And that's okay! It turns out perfectly melt-in-your-mouth buttery because of all the butter in it. It is also great for soaking up rum if you intend to go down that route!

    3. This cake is a little on the sweet side for those who do not have a sweet tooth. Feel free to cut down on the sugar if you do not want it too sweet or do not sprinkle it with powdered sugar.

    4. You could use other dried fruits you like. Just make sure all the fruits in the recipe stay at about 1 cup. 

    This Christmas Fruit Cake is filled with some of my favorite fruits: shredded coconut, raisins, fresh orange juice plus orange and freshly grated nutmeg which ties everything together. It is basically a Christmas party in the mouth. #FruitCake #Holidays #Christmas #Desserts #PreciousCorepre-signature-pro

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    Welcome to my core! I am Precious Nkeih, the recipe developer and writer right here on my blog, Precious Core. My goal is to show you insanely delicious recipes you can replicate in your kitchen. And I love to tell stories too. Hope you find recipes here that will make cooking easier for you! Check me out on YouTube at YouTube.com/PreciousKitchen.

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    1. Allison Adline says

      July 15, 2020 at 1:08 pm

      Love following all your recipes, just wanna say they are all fantastic

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      • Precious says

        July 15, 2020 at 3:16 pm

        Thank you so much!

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