Christmas Fruit Cake
Ingredients
• 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon allspice or mixed spice
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 tablespoons molasses or treacle (optional, for rich flavor)
• ½ cup (120ml) orange juice (freshly squeezed preferred)
• 2 tablespoons rum or brandy (optional, for soaking and brushing)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
• 1 ½ cups (200g) mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, sultanas, cranberries, candied peel)
• ½ cup (60g) glazed cherries, halved
• ½ cup (60g) chopped nuts (optional – walnuts, almonds, pecans)
Instructions
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