A moist, spiced cake packed with dried fruits and nuts—perfect for holidays or tea time!
📝 Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
-
1 ½ cups (190g) wheat flour (or all-purpose)
-
½ cup (100g) brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
-
1 tsp baking powder
-
½ tsp baking soda
-
1 tsp cinnamon
-
½ tsp nutmeg
-
¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
-
½ cup (115g) melted butter (or coconut oil)
-
2 eggs, room temp
-
½ cup (120ml) orange juice (fresh or bottled)
-
1 tsp vanilla extract
Mix-Ins
-
1 cup mixed dried fruits (raisins, chopped dates, cranberries, cherries)
-
½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, or pecans)
-
Zest of 1 orange (optional, for brightness)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep Fruits & Nuts
-
Toss dried fruits with 1 tbsp flour (prevents sinking).
2. Make the Batter
-
Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
-
In another bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, orange juice, and vanilla.
-
Combine wet + dry ingredients, then fold in floured fruits, nuts, and zest.
3. Bake
-
Pour into a greased 8×4-inch loaf pan (or round cake pan).
-
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45-55 mins until a toothpick comes out clean.
-
Cool in pan 10 mins, then transfer to a rack.
💡 Pro Tips
✔ Extra moist? Brush warm cake with orange syrup (2 tbsp juice + 1 tbsp honey).
✔ No eggs? Use 2 tbsp yogurt or a flax egg.
✔ Storage: Keeps for 5 days wrapped at room temp, or freeze for 2 months.
🍵 Serving Ideas
-
Top with cream cheese frosting or a dusting of powdered sugar.
-
Serve with hot chai or spiced cider.
Cozy, fruity, and full of flavor!