I've been making this cake for years it's a great holiday cake and great for giftgiving! Ingredients Fruit Mix - 4 cups raisins, golden raisins, dried cranberries, cherries, or chopped dates (mix & match) - ½–1 cup brandy, rum, orange juice, or apple juice (for soaking) Cake Batter - 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened - 1 cup brown sugar - 4 large eggs - 2 cups all-purpose flour - 1 tsp baking powder - ½ tsp salt - 1 tsp cinnamon - 1 tsp nutmeg - ½ tsp ground ginger - ½ tsp allspice - Zest of 1 orange - ½ cup molasses - Optional: ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (or keep it nut-free) ✨ Instructions 1️⃣ Prepare the Fruit - Combine dried fruit in a bowl. - Pour in enough rum, brandy, or juice to just cover it. - Microwave 1 minute OR let it sit for 30 minutes to soften. - Set aside. 2️⃣ Make the Batter - Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). - Grease and line an 8×8 pan. - Cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. - Add eggs one at a time. - Mix in molasses and orange zest. - In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and spices. - Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. - Fold in the soaked fruit (and nuts if using). 3️⃣ Bake - Pour batter into the prepared 8×8 pan. - Bake 60–75 minutes, or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean. - Cool completely in the pan. ✨ Optional But Amazing: Brush With Flavor Once cool, brush the top with: - Rum - Brandy - OR simple syrup This keeps the cake moist and deepens the flavor.

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