Christmas Fruit Cake With Tea Cup

Ingredients:

• 1 cup mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, chopped dates)
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, or your choice)
• 1/2 cup candied citrus peel
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup milk
• Zest of one orange

(Estimated Calories: Varies based on specific quantities and brands.)

Cooking Steps:

Step 1: Prepare Fruits and Nuts In a bowl, combine mixed dried fruits, chopped nuts, and candied citrus peel. Toss them with a little flour to prevent sinking during baking.

Step 2: Combine Dry Ingredients In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.

Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugar In another bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 4: Add Eggs and Flavorings Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and orange zest. Mix well.

Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.

Step 6: Fold in Fruits and Nuts Fold in the prepared fruits and nuts into the batter.

Step 7: Bake in Tea Cups Divide the batter evenly among tea cups. Bake in a preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8: Serve and Enjoy Allow the Christmas Fruit Cakes to cool slightly before serving. Serve in tea cups for a festive and elegant presentation.

Experience the joy of the season with Christmas Fruit Cake served in tea cups – a heartwarming dessert that brings together the classic flavors of the holidays in a delightful and charming way.