Delicious and Classic Mrs. Walker's Fruit Cake Recipe

Mrs. Walker's Fruit Cake is a beloved classic recipe that has been passed down for generations. Packed with a colorful mix of dried fruits and nuts, this fruit cake is moist, flavorful, and perfect for any special occasion or holiday celebration.

Ingredients

• 2 cups mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, chopped apricots, chopped dates)
• 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds)
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup brandy or rum

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine dried fruits and nuts. Set aside.
3. In another bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
5. Add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Stir in brandy or rum.
6. Fold in dried fruit and nut mixture until evenly distributed.
7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake in preheated oven for 90-100 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove from pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
10. Wrap cooled fruit cake in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container. Best if allowed to age for a few days before serving.

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