Christmas Fruit Loaf Cake – Spiced, Festive & Perfectly Moist

This Christmas Fruit Loaf Cake is rich, warmly spiced, and bursting with holiday flavor. Loaded with mixed dried fruits, citrus zest, toasted nuts, and a soft buttery crumb, it’s the perfect loaf for sharing at festive gatherings or gifting to loved ones. A touch of orange juice and warming spices makes every slice fragrant and irresistible — especially when brushed with rum or brandy for that classic holiday finish.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Bake Time: 60–75 minutes
Cooling Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 10–12 slices

📝 Ingredients

• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (200g) brown sugar
• 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg
• ½ tsp ground cloves
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ cup (60ml) orange juice
• 1 tbsp orange zest
• 1 cup (150g) mixed dried fruits (raisins, sultanas, cranberries, cherries)
• ½ cup (80g) chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)
• 2 tbsp flour (for coating fruits)
• Optional: 2 tbsp rum or brandy for soaking fruits or brushing the baked loaf

👩‍🍳 Instructions