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Never Fail Fruit Cake (Old-Fashioned Style)

Never Fail Fruit Cake (Old-Fashioned Style) That Everyone Loves

Delight in the nostalgic flavors of this Never Fail Fruit Cake, a timeless old-fashioned dessert perfect for the holidays.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups Mixed Dried Fruits Soak overnight
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Can replace partially with applesauce
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 4 large Large Eggs
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Orange Juice
  • 1/4 cup Brandy or Rum Optional
For the Nut Option
  • 1 cup Chopped Nuts Omit for nut-free version

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • loaf pan
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Gather all ingredients needed for the Never Fail Fruit Cake (Old-Fashioned Style) on a clean, dry workspace.
  2. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) while you prepare the cake batter.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes.
  4. Beat in the large eggs one at a time into the creamed butter mixture.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with orange juice and optional brandy or rum.
  7. Carefully fold in the soaked mixed dried fruits and chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  8. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray, then line it with parchment paper.
  9. Pour the prepared batter into the lined loaf pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula for an even bake.
  10. Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 60-75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  11. Once baked, allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  12. Transfer the cooled cake to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Soak dried fruits overnight for enhanced flavor and moisture. Avoid over-mixing to maintain a light texture.

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