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Christmas Cake – EASY Moist Fruit Cake

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Introduction

This Easy Moist Christmas Cake is a holiday must-have! Packed with plump, juicy dried fruits, warm spices, and a touch of zest, it’s the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit. No complicated steps or fancy techniques—just a straightforward, fail-proof recipe that delivers a rich, dense cake everyone will love. It’s an ideal make-ahead dessert, as it only gets better with time. Let’s get baking and make your home smell like Christmas!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups mixed dried fruit (raisins, currants, chopped dates, cranberries)
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, or pecans)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup orange juice (or apple juice)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 1/4 cup brandy or rum (optional, for soaking)

Instructions…

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