If you’re looking for a classic holiday dessert that is sure to please your family and friends, then the Brenda Gantt Fruit Cake Recipe is a great choice.
Preheat your oven to 300°F (148°C) and prepare a 10-inch tube pan by greasing it with butter.
In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin spice. Mix well to combine.
Add in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Fold in the dry fruits and nuts into the batter until evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth out the top with a spatula.
Bake for 2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool completely before removing it from the pan and slicing it to serve.
Notes
• When measuring the flour, use the spoon and sweep method. This means that you should spoon the flour into the measuring cup, and then level it off with a knife. Do not scoop the flour directly out of the container, as this will cause the cake to be too dense.• When adding the flour, mix it in slowly so that it doesn’t form lumps.• Make sure the butter is at room temperature before creaming it with the sugar. This will help to create a light and fluffy texture.• Be sure to grease and flour the pan before adding the batter, as this will help to prevent the cake from sticking.• If the cake is browning too quickly, you can cover it with aluminum foil and continue baking until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.