Never Fail Fruit Cake
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A moist, rich Never Fail Fruit Cake made with dried fruits, molasses, and orange juice. This classic never fail sultana cake is perfect for holidays and gifting.
- Prep time
- 15 minutes
- Cook time
- 1 hour 45 minutes
- Total time
- 2 hours
- Yield
- 1 large loaf (10 servings)
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour 1½ cups sugar ½ tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 32 oz mixed dried fruit 1 cup chopped pecans 3 large eggs ½ cup orange juice ¼ cup softened butter ¼ cup molassesInstructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 300°F and grease a loaf or tube pan.
- Mix Dry: Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add Fruits: Stir in mixed fruit and pecans to coat evenly.
- Blend Wet: In a bowl, whisk eggs, orange juice, butter, and molasses.
- Combine: Mix wet and dry until just combined.
- Bake: Pour into pan and bake 1½–2 hours until firm and golden.
- Cool: Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For added depth, brush the cake with orange juice or brandy before storage. Keeps moist and flavorful for weeks.Nutrition
- Calories
- 320
- Fat
- 9g
- Saturated fat
- 2g
- Sugar
- 28g
- Sodium
- 180mg
- Protein
- 5g
- Carbohydrates
- 55g
- Fiber
- 3g