Plumpkin Spice Fruitcake 🎃🍰
Recipe: Pumpkin Fruitcake 🎃🍰
Description:
Make and share this Pumpkin Fruitcake recipe, a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion. Loaded with juicy raisins, sweet dried figs, and aromatic spices, this moist and flavorful fruitcake will become a favorite treat for Christmas or any weeknight indulgence.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Servings: 12
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 1/2 cup | Raisins |
| 1/2 cup | Dried figs |
| 1 cup | Pumpkin |
| 1 cup | Sugar |
| 2 cups | Whole wheat flour |
| 1/4 tsp | Baking soda |
| 1 1/2 tsp | Baking powder |
| 1 tsp | Ground cinnamon |
| 1 tsp | Ground nutmeg |
| 1 tsp | Ground allspice |
| 1/2 tsp | Ground cloves |
| 1/4 cup | Walnuts |
| 1/8 cup | Orange rind, grated |
Instructions:
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In a bowl, combine the juice, raisins, and dried figs. Let it stand for 1 hour or overnight to allow the fruits to plump up and infuse with flavor.
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In a separate mixing bowl, beat together the pumpkin, sugar, and oil until well combined and creamy.
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Stir in the soaked fruit mixture into the pumpkin mixture until evenly distributed.
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Gradually add the whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
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Fold in the chopped walnuts and grated orange rind, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and lightly oil an 8 x 5-inch loaf pan.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Once baked, remove the fruitcake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
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Carefully remove the fruitcake from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once cooled, wrap the fruitcake in foil and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Enjoy your delicious Pumpkin Fruitcake as a delightful dessert or sweet snack with a cup of tea or coffee.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 188.7
- Fat: 8.2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 138.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 28.5g
- Fiber: 3.8g
- Sugar: 13.1g
- Protein: 3.5g
This Pumpkin Fruitcake recipe is a wonderful way to incorporate the flavors of fall into a classic dessert, perfect for sharing with friends and family during the holiday season or any time you crave a cozy, homemade treat.
