Grandma's Traditional Fruit Cake Recipe
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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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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