Costco Fruitcake Recipe (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 2 cups dried fruits (raisins, cherries, pineapple).
02 - 1 cup chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts).
03 - 2 cups all-purpose flour.
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder.
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt.
06 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened.
07 - 1 cup sugar.
08 - 4 large eggs.
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
10 - 1/2 cup orange juice.
11 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg.

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
02 - In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
03 - Beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually mix flour mixture into butter mixture, alternating with orange juice until just combined.
06 - Gently fold in dried fruit mix and chopped nuts.
07 - Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth top, and bake for 60-70 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
08 - Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to cooling rack to cool completely.

# Notes:

01 - Use fresh ingredients for best flavor.
02 - Can soak dried fruits in juice or alcohol.
03 - Wrap tightly to maintain moisture.
04 - Let cool completely before slicing.

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