Fruitcake Loaf Cake – Easy Recipes for Holiday Baking
This moist and tender fruitcake loaf combines candied fruits and warm spices in a buttery batter. Perfect for holiday gifting or an anytime sweet treat.
Servings: 20 slices
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups mixed chopped candied fruit
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and line two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Fold in candied fruit and nuts until evenly distributed.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth tops.
- Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.