Ingredients
For this delicious fruitcake without candied fruit, you will need the following ingredients:
- 1/2 cup of butter, softened
- 3/4 cup of sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 cup of whole milk
- 1 cup of chopped walnuts
- 1 cup of chopped apples
- 1 cup of chopped raisins
- 1/4 cup of honey
- 1/4 cup of orange juice
That's all you need to make this delicious and moist fruitcake without candied fruit!
Instructions
Let's get started! Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour a 9-inch round pan, then set aside.
In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the dry ingredients to the creamed butter and sugar mixture, alternating with the milk. Stir in the walnuts, apples, raisins, honey, and orange juice. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Your delicious fruitcake without candied fruit is now ready to be enjoyed!
Nutrition
This delicious fruitcake without candied fruit is full of nutrition! Each serving contains:
- 150 calories
- 6 grams of fat
- 23 grams of carbohydrates
- 2 grams of protein
- 2 grams of fiber
- 42 milligrams of sodium
This fruitcake is a great way to get some essential nutrients into your diet without the added sugar of candied fruit. Enjoy!
Variations
This recipe can easily be adapted to suit your tastes. You can use any type of chopped fruit or nuts that you like. If you don't have any honey or orange juice on hand, you can use any other type of sweetener or citrus juice. You can also add other spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg for an extra kick.
For a more decadent version of this fruitcake, you can add a drizzle of melted white chocolate or cream cheese frosting. You can also top with a sprinkle of toasted almonds or shredded coconut for added texture.
No matter how you choose to make it, this fruitcake without candied fruit is sure to be a hit with your friends and family!
Tips & Tricks
When making this fruitcake without candied fruit, it's important to use the freshest ingredients possible. If you use stale or overly ripe fruits and nuts, the cake may not turn out as delicious. When measuring the ingredients, be sure to spoon the flour into a measuring cup instead of scooping it out of the bag. This will ensure that you don't pack the flour, which could lead to a dry cake.
If you want to make the cake ahead of time, you can store it at room temperature for up to two days. To keep the cake fresh for longer, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator for up to one week. Enjoy!