Fruit Cake Recipe:

Here’s a classic fruit cake recipe with a nutrition chart:

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (200g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 3/4 cups (210g) brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (120g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 1 cup (120g) dried fruit (raisins, currants, cranberries)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch (25cm) tube pan.
  2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Stir in nuts and dried fruit.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top.
  8. Bake for 2 1/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Nutrition Chart (per serving)

Serving size: 1 slice (80g)

  • Calories: 320
  • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Sugars: 20g
  • Protein: 4g

Vitamin A: 10% DV
Vitamin C: 2% DV
Calcium: 4% DV
Iron: 10% DV

Note: Nutrition chart is an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes.

Enjoy your delicious homemade fruit cake!

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