The image shows a cake or bread with chopped almonds on top and slices that reveal dried fruits inside. Here’s a long recipe description inspired by this type of fruitcake:
Festive Almond Fruitcake Recipe
This almond fruitcake is the perfect treat for holiday celebrations, combining the rich flavors of dried fruits and the crunch of toasted almonds. Its moist texture and balanced sweetness will make it a favorite at any gathering.
Ingredients:
- For the cake batter:
- 200g unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (120ml) milk or orange juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- For the mix-ins:
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, candied orange peel, or dried apricots), chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or hazelnuts)
- 1/4 cup flour (to coat the fruits and nuts)
- For the topping:
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- Honey or apricot glaze (optional, for shine)