Introduction
Fruit cake is one of the most beloved holiday treats. But this recipe is even better because it has a secret ingredient that makes it irresistible! Keep reading to find out what it is.
Ingredients
To make this delicious fruit cake, you will need:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups chopped dried fruit
- 1 cup chopped nuts
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped dates
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
The Secret Ingredient
The secret ingredient that makes this fruit cake recipe so irresistible is…drum roll please…marmalade! Marmalade adds a delicious hint of citrus to the cake and ties all the flavors together.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture. Add the chopped fruit, nuts, milk, orange juice, raisins, dates, and coconut, and mix until well blended.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Once the cake is cool, spread a layer of marmalade over the top and serve.
Conclusion
This fruit cake recipe is sure to be a hit at your next holiday gathering! The secret ingredient of marmalade makes this recipe truly irresistible. Give it a try and you won't be disappointed!