Fruitcake Loaf Cake – a timeless holiday treat!

Ingredients

– 1 1/2 cups mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, dried cherries, etc.)
– 1/2 cup candied orange peel, chopped
– 1/2 cup candied cherries, chopped
– 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
– 1/2 cup orange juice
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1/4 teaspoon salt