Luscious Moist Fruitcake

Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened 
1 cup brown sugar 
4 large eggs 
1/2 cup orange juice 
1 tablespoon vanilla extract 
2 cups all-purpose flour 
1 teaspoon baking powder 
1 teaspoon cinnamon 
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 
1/2 teaspoon salt 
2 cups mixed dried fruits (e.g., raisins, currants, apricots) 
1 cup nuts (e.g., walnuts, pecans), chopped 

Read More

Instructions
Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper. 
Mix Wet Ingredients:
In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the orange juice and vanilla extract. 
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. 
Combine Mixtures:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the dried fruits and nuts. 
Bake:
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. 
Cool:
Allow the fruitcake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. 
Enjoy your Luscious Moist Fruitcake!