Description
This classic Costco Fruit Cake recipe is a rich and moist dessert packed with a delightful mix of dried fruits and nuts. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, this traditional fruit cake is easy to make at home and ideal for enjoying as a comforting treat or sharing during festive occasions.
Ingredients
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Fruits & Nuts
- 2 cups mixed dried fruit (such as raisins, currants, chopped dates, and candied fruit peel)
- 1 cup chopped nuts (such as almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan or Bundt pan to prevent sticking and to ensure the cake releases easily after baking.
- Toss fruits and nuts: In a large bowl, combine the mixed dried fruit and chopped nuts. Toss with 1/4 cup of the flour until everything is evenly coated to prevent sinking during baking.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a separate bowl, use a mixer to cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, incorporating air to achieve a tender cake texture.
- Add eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to ensure smooth and fully incorporated batter.
- Sift dry ingredients: In another bowl, sift together the remaining flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the creamed butter and sugar mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix gently until a smooth batter forms, taking care not to overmix.
- Fold in fruits and nuts: Carefully fold the coated dried fruit and nuts into the batter until they are evenly distributed throughout.
- Pour and bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is fully cooked.
- Cool the cake: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely, preventing sogginess.
- Store for flavor development: Once cooled, wrap the fruitcake tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Store it at room temperature for several days to let the flavors mature and deepen before serving. Enjoy your homemade Costco Fruit Cake!
Notes
- Coating the fruits and nuts with flour prevents them from sinking to the bottom of the cake.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter after adding the dry ingredients to maintain a light texture.
- This fruit cake improves in flavor when stored for a few days after baking.
- Use a toothpick or skewer to test doneness; it should come out clean when the cake is fully baked.
- You can customize the mix of dried fruits and nuts based on personal preference or availability.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: fruit cake, Costco fruit cake, dried fruit cake, holiday dessert, traditional fruit cake recipe
