White Fruit Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 cups chopped dried fruit and nuts
• 1/2 cup white sugar for topping

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
2. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk.
4. Fold in the chopped dried fruit and nuts. Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan.
5. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup sugar over the top of the cake. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Interesting Facts

• White fruit cake is an old-fashioned cake that is often served at special occasions such as Christmas.
• The cake is usually made with dried fruits and nuts, and sometimes even with candied fruits.
• White fruit cake is a popular cake in many countries around the world, such as the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States.