Ingredients
2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour1 tsp baking powder½ tsp baking soda½ tsp salt1 tsp cinnamon½ tsp nutmeg½ cup (115 g) butter, softened¾ cup (150 g) brown sugar2 large eggs1 tsp vanilla extract½ cup (120 ml) milk1 cup raisins½ cup dried cranberries or chopped cherries½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans¼ cup chopped candied cherries or mixed dried fruitInstructionsHeat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.Beat butter and brown sugar until light and creamy.Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.Add the dry ingredients alternately with the milk. Mix just until combined.Fold in the raisins, cranberries/cherries and nuts.Pour into the loaf pan and smooth the top.Bake for 50–65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a rack and cool completely.✨ For an extra-moist loafSoak the dried fruit in ½ cup warm orange juice or milk for 20–30 minutes before adding it to the batter. This gives the cake that rich, soft texture shown in the photo.
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