Grandma's Traditional Fruit Cake Recipe

Name: Grandma's Traditional Fruit Cake Recipe
Total time: 160 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, chopped dates, apricots); 1 cup candied ginger, finely chopped; 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed; 3 large eggs; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup dark rum or brandy (plus extra for soaking); Zest of one orange; 1 tablespoon honey; 1/4 cup milk; 1/4 cup dark rum or brandy; 1 tablespoon sugar

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Make this rich, moist fruit cake loaded with dried fruits, nuts, and warm spices. Perfect for holidays and special occasions with its traditional rum soaking.

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