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Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, or chopped apricots)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts, optional)
For the Frosting:
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Festive sprinkles or edible glitter for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare the Pan:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or a loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In a separate bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with milk and orange juice. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in Fruits and Nuts:
- Gently fold in the dried fruits and nuts. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake:
- Bake for 40–50 minutes (or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean). Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Frosting:
- In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more milk or powdered sugar as needed.
- Decorate:
- Drizzle the frosting over the cooled cake and decorate with festive sprinkles or edible glitter.
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, soak the dried fruits in orange juice or rum for 30 minutes before adding to the batter.
- This cake pairs wonderfully with a warm cup of cocoa or spiced mulled wine!
Enjoy your festive Christmas Yummy Cake with loved ones! 🎅✨