Heavenly Moist Fruitcake

**Heavenly Moist Fruitcake: A Rich and Flavorful Holiday Tradition**

Fruitcake often gets a bad rap, but when made properly, it can be a truly delicious and indulgent treat. **Heavenly Moist Fruitcake** is the kind of fruitcake that will change your mind forever. With its rich, spiced flavor, a perfect balance of dried fruits, nuts, and a tender crumb, this fruitcake is far from the dense, dry version many people associate with the holiday classic.

The key to this fruitcake’s moistness is the careful balance of ingredients and the method used to soak the fruits, which infuses them with flavor and ensures they stay soft and juicy. Perfect for the holiday season or as a gift, this fruitcake will become a treasured part of your festive celebrations.

### Ingredients

– **For the Fruit Soak:**
– 1 ½ cups mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, chopped dried apricots, etc.)
– 1 cup candied ginger (chopped)
– 1 cup chopped dates
– 1 cup dried cranberries or cherries
– 1 cup dark rum (or apple juice for a non-alcoholic version)
– 1/2 cup orange juice
– Zest of 1 orange

– **For the Fruitcake:**
– 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– ½ teaspoon ground ginger
– ½ teaspoon ground allspice
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
– 1 ½ cups brown sugar (packed)
– 4 large eggs (room temperature)
– 1 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans
– 1 cup chopped mixed candied fruit (pineapple, cherries, etc.)
– 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
– 1 cup chopped crystallized ginger
– 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
– 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
– 1/2 cup milk (whole or buttermilk for extra tenderness)

– **For the Glaze (Optional):**
– ¼ cup apricot preserves (or honey)
– 2 tablespoons rum or brandy (optional)

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