"This easy Fruit Cake recipe is a classic holiday dessert. It’s a festive, flavorful, and moist treat that comes together in a few steps...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups dried apricots (chopped (320g))
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1 cup golden raisins ((160g))
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1 cup dark raisins ((160g))
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1 cup dried figs (chopped (160g))
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½ cup chopped crystallized ginger ((80g))
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1 cup rum or brandy (plus more for brushing (240mL))
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3 cups all-purpose flour ((360g))
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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¾ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon ground ginger
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¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 cup unsalted butter (softened (226g))
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1½ cups light brown sugar ((330g))
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3 large eggs
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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1 cup candied cherries (chopped (160g))
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1 cup chopped nuts ((almonds, pecans, or walnuts) (140g))