Never-Fail Fruit Cake

Here’s a Never-Fail Fruit Cake recipe—rich, moist, full of fruit and nuts, and perfect for holidays or special occasions. This version is easy to make and reliably delicious every time.

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Ingredients

Fruit & Nuts:

• 2 cups mixed dried fruit (raisins, currants, chopped dates, chopped dried apricots)
• 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
• ½ cup candied cherries, chopped (optional)
• ½ cup orange juice or apple juice

Cake Batter:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup milk

Optional Glaze or Soaking Syrup:

• ¼ cup brandy, rum, or orange juice

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