Description
A delightful traybake that captures the essence of traditional fruitcake with a simpler, shareable twist, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mixed dry fruits (raisins, cranberries, chopped dried apricots)
- 1/2 cup nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking tray.
- Prepare the dried fruits and nuts by chopping them into smaller pieces.
- Mix the dry ingredients: whisk together flour, baking powder, spices, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream the softened butter with brown and white sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Then fold in the orange zest.
- Combine the dry ingredients gradually with the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the mixed fruits and nuts until evenly distributed.
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute coconut oil for butter and use unsweetened applesauce instead of eggs. Drizzle with a glaze made of powdered sugar and spices for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: fruitcake, holiday, Christmas, dessert, traybake, festive