Date Fruitcake

Rich, moist, and brimming with festive flavors, this Date Fruitcake is the perfect centerpiece for your holiday table or a comforting treat year-round. Packed with naturally sweet pitted dates, a medley of dried fruits, and crunchy chopped walnuts, this hearty cake boasts a delightful balance of texture and flavor. A touch of warm cinnamon and nutmeg infuses every bite with cozy, spiced undertones, while a splash of vanilla rounds out the sweetness. Soaking the dates in boiling water ensures impeccable softness, making this loaf irresistibly tender. Ideal for slicing and sharing, this easy-to-make fruitcake is a crowd-pleaser! Whether paired with coffee or served as a dessert, it’s an indulgence you’ll want to bake again and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 300 grams Pitted dates
• 240 ml Boiling water
• 115 grams Unsalted butter
• 150 grams Brown sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 210 grams All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 100 grams Chopped walnuts
• 150 grams Mixed dried fruits (e.g., raisins, apricots, cranberries)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

Place the pitted dates in a medium-sized bowl. Pour the boiling water over them and let them sit for 10 minutes to soften.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and brown sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy.

Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.

Step 6

Drain the softened dates, reserving about 2 tablespoons of the soaking liquid. Mash the dates into a coarse paste using a fork.

Step 7

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the mashed dates and soaking liquid. Mix until just combined.

Step 8

Fold in the chopped walnuts and mixed dried fruits gently with a spatula.

Step 9

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 11

Let the fruitcake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1381.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4377.1

Total Fat 178.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 67.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 626.6mg	0%
Sodium 2677.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 690.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 43.9g	0%
Total Sugars 471.3g
Protein 61.4g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 596.1mg	0%
Iron 20.5mg	0%
Potassium 4231.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.8%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 59.8%