Instructions

1. Preheat & Prep

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)

• Grease and line a round or loaf cake pan

2. Mix Dry Ingredients

• In a bowl, whisk together:

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  • Flour

  • Baking powder

  • Baking soda

  • Cinnamon

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  • Salt

3. Cream Wet Ingredients

• In another bowl, beat:

  • Melted butter + brown sugar until creamy

  • Add eggs one at a time

  • Mix in orange juice and vanilla

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4. Combine Mixtures

• Gradually add dry ingredients into wet mixture

• Stir until just combined

5. Add Fruits & Nuts

• Gently fold in:

  • Dried fruits

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  • Chopped nuts

6. Bake

• Pour batter into the pan

• Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean

7. Cool & Serve

• Let cool completely before removing from pan

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• Optional: Top with powdered sugar or a light glaze

 Time & Serving

• Prep time: 15 minutes

• Bake time: 55 minutes

• Total time: 1 hour 10 minutes

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• Calories: ~320 kcal

• Servings: 8 slices

 Tips & Variations

• Use dark brown sugar for a deeper flavor

• Soak dried fruits in orange juice or rum for extra moisture

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• Swap nuts for sunflower seeds for a nut-free version