Fruitcake with a Twist: A Healthy & Delicious Holiday Treat

Are you looking for a fun and healthy twist on fruitcake recipes this National Fruitcake Day? Fruitcake gets a bad rap, but this recipe adds a twist to the classic holiday treat that makes it healthy and delicious!

Make the perfect mix of fruity goodness without the guilt! Everyone will love it!

Servings

6

Prep time

20 Min

Cook time

1 Hr

Total time

1 Hr 20 Min

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Fruitcake with a Twist

Are you looking for a healthier and more delicious holiday fruitcake recipe? Look no further! This recipe is a guilt-free treat that everyone can enjoy. So why not try it and impress your family and friends with a nutritious and tasty treat? You won’t be disappointed!

Ingredients

• 120 g (1 cup) whole wheat flour
• 125 g (1 cup) plain (all-purpose) flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• ¼ tsp allspice
• ¼ tsp ginger
• 115 g (½ cup) unsalted butter, softened
• 100 g (½ cup) brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 150 g (1 cup) mixed dried fruit (raisins, currants, cranberries, etc.)
• 60 g (½ cup) chopped nuts (pecans, almonds, etc.)
• 60 ml (¼ cup) orange juice

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 23 x 13 cm (9 x 5 inch) loaf pan. Whisk together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger in a medium bowl. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until creamy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined. Stir in the dried fruit and nuts. Pour in the orange juice and mix until the batter is smooth.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
5. Bake the fruitcake in the oven for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Remove the fruitcake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer the fruitcake to a wire rack to cool completely.

Why it’s good for you

This healthy fruitcake gets its goodness from whole wheat flour, dried fruit and nuts. Whole wheat flour brings fibre, which helps digestion and keeps you full for longer. Dried fruit gives natural sweetness and energy, plus vitamins and minerals. Orange juice adds a burst of vitamin C, and the nuts bring protein, healthy fats, zinc, magnesium and vitamin E.

Storage

Wrap it well and keep it in an airtight tin for up to a week, or freeze it in slices for up to 3 months.

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