Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan to prevent sticking.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mixed candied fruit, raisins, and chopped walnuts. Toss them with a tablespoon of flour to evenly coat.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the fruit and nut mixture until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serving
- Once cooled, cut the cake into slices and serve on a platter, optionally dusting with powdered sugar or drizzling with icing.
Notes
Consider soaking the dried fruits in rum or orange juice for added flavor. Wrapped tightly, this cake lasts for weeks.
