Fruit cake recipe

Be sure to become the best pastry chef in your kitchen. A creamy cake and intense fruit flavor will leave an incredible taste on your guests' palates.

Ingredients:

• 200 g dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, dried apricots, dried figs, etc.)
• 100 g walnuts
• 50 g almonds
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 100 g butter
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 lemon zest
• 1 packet vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Dry the dried fruits and cut them into small pieces. Chop the walnuts and almonds as well.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
3. Bring the butter to room temperature and cream until soft. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Stir in the orange juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, and mix with a spatula.
6. Fold in the chopped dried fruits and nuts with a spatula.
7. Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 45-50 minutes.
8. To check if the cake is done, insert a toothpick into the center. If the toothpick comes out clean, the cake is done.
9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
10. While still warm, you can dust it with powdered sugar or drizzle it with melted chocolate.
11. Enjoy!

Additional Tips:

• For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate for the drizzle.
• You can also add other dried fruits or nuts to this recipe, such as dried cherries, dates, or pistachios.
• Fruit cake can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to a week.
• This cake is also a great gift for the holidays. Wrap it in a festive ribbon and give it to your loved ones.