The Best Damn Fruitcake Ever

The Best Damn Fruitcake Ever

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Ah, fruitcake. We love you (said no one, ever.) Here's a recipe for the ubiquitous dessert that you *won't* want to regift.

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Ingredients

  • Mix-ins:
  • ½ cup dried apricots, chopped
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup dried cherries
  • ½ cup golden raisins
  • 1 cup bourbon
  • ½ cup pistachios, chopped
  • ½ cup hazelnuts, chopped
  • ½ cup pecans, chopped
  • ½ cup sliced almonds
  • Batter:
  • 12 tablespoons (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest
  • Pinch of cinnamon
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Turbinado sugar, for garnish

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