Smart Cookie Fruit Cake: A Delicious Twist on Traditional Fruitcake

This recipe takes the classic fruitcake and gives it a modern twist by incorporating cookie crumbs into the batter. The result is a moist and flavorful cake filled with colorful dried fruits, crunchy nuts, and the comforting taste of vanilla cookies. It's a perfect dessert for holiday gatherings or as a thoughtful homemade gift. Prepare to be amazed by how quickly this cake will disappear!

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 cup crushed vanilla cookies
• 1 cup mixed dried fruits (such as raisins, currants, cranberries, apricots)
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (such as walnuts, almonds, pecans)

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
4. Fold in the crushed vanilla cookies, dried fruits, and chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
7. Slice and serve the Smart Cookie Fruit Cake as is or with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!

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