Description
A moist and flavorsome traybake infused with seasonal spices and dried fruits, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, and candied citrus)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- Zest of 1 orange
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large baking tray.
- Cream together softened butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs and mix until well combined, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, spices, and citrus zest.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, being careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in mixed dried fruits and chopped nuts until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking tray, smoothing the top for even baking.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar for a festive touch.
Notes
For added moisture, consider soaking dried fruits in warm water, rum, or orange juice for about an hour before adding to the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: fruitcake, holiday dessert, Christmas recipe, festive traybake, baking