Delicious Brazil Nut Fruitcake Recipe

This Brazil Nut Fruitcake is a traditional holiday treat that is perfect for gatherings with family and friends. It has a rich, fruity flavor with a nutty crunch from the Brazil nuts. The combination of dried fruits, nuts, and spices make this fruitcake a favorite for the holidays.

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped Brazil nuts
• 1 cup chopped mixed dried fruits (apricots, figs, raisins, cherries)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp cloves
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup brandy

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
5. Stir in the chopped Brazil nuts, mixed dried fruits, orange juice, and brandy.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let the fruitcake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
8. Wrap the cooled fruitcake in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container for up to two weeks before serving.

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