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Claxton Fruit Cake Recipe

Get ready to indulge in the most delicious Claxton Fruit Cake you've ever tasted! As a sweet lover, I've perfected the ultimate recipe that will impress all of your holiday guests.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Course Cake
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 154 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp allspice
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup apple juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup candied cherries halved
  • 1 cup candied pineapple chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk and apple juice, and mixing well after each addition.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Fold in the raisins, pecans, walnuts, cherries, and pineapple.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  • Bake for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • To make a darker fruitcake, add a tablespoon of molasses to the batter.
  • If you don't like certain fruits or nuts, feel free to substitute them with others that you do like.
  • For an extra special touch, brush the top of the cake with rum or brandy after it has cooled.
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