On the 10Th day of my Christmas Bakes and treats I bring to you another one of my kids favorite Fruit cake … This fruit and nuts cake is full of citrusy flavors
I have been making this fruit cake at Christmas time for my kids and friends who do not like traditional rum Christmas Cake . My whole family loves this cake especially for its citrusy Flavor …
INGREDIENTS:
1/4 cup candied pineapple chunks
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup candied cherries
2 tablespoons dried currants
1/4 cup candied orange peel
1/4 cup candied citron / lemon peel
1/2 cup orange juice
1/3 cup butter
2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar
1egg
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup chopped mixed nuts
1cup sifted all-purpose flour
DIRECTIONS:
Chop pineapple, raisins, and cherries. Combine chopped fruit with currants, orange peel, and citron peel .
Soak in orange juice overnight.
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F .
Line small loaf pan with parchment or waxed paper.
In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioner’s sugar.
Stir in beaten egg .fruit, juice, and nuts . Mix in sifted flour with baking powder .
Bake for 45 mins to an hour until golden brown and toothpick comes out clean when inserted.
