@therecipecollector: Get your COOK ON with NancyG, The Recipe Collector! Prepare to fall completely in love with this ultimate holiday comfort bake: a magnificent, incredibly moist festive fruit cake loaded with plump dried fruits, sweet citrus zest, and pecans, all crowned with a luscious, glossy sugar glaze and ruby-red cranberries. Imagine slicing into a rich, golden crumb packed with tender morsels of fruit in every single bite, enveloped by a sweet, satiny icing that drapes seductively down the sides. It's an exceptionally cozy, bakery-quality treat that brings warmth and elegance to your table, making every single mouthful an absolute celebration. Yields 4 to 6 servings. Ingredients: * 2 cups all-purpose flour * 1 teaspoon baking powder * 1/2 teaspoon baking soda * 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt * 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon * 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg * 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened * 3/4 cup granulated sugar * 2 large eggs, room temperature * 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract * 1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature * 1 cup mixed dried fruit (raisins, chopped dried apricots, dried cranberries) * 1/2 cup chopped pecans For the Glaze: * 1 cup powdered sugar * 2 tablespoons whole milk (or fresh orange juice) * 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract * 2 tablespoons dried cranberries (for topping) Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch cake pan or loaf pan. 2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. 3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes). 4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract. Alternate adding dry mixture and milk until just combined. 5. Gently fold in dried fruit and pecans until evenly distributed. 6. Transfer batter to prepared pan and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely. 7. Make glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk (or orange juice), and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cake and scatter cranberries on top. Let glaze set before serving. Chef's Notes: * Fruit Prep Option: Toss dried fruits in a tablespoon of flour to prevent sinking. * Citrus Twist: Use orange juice in glaze and add a teaspoon of orange zest to batter. * Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. Nutrition (per serving): * Calories: 470 kcal * Protein: 6 g * Total Fat: 18 g * Saturated Fat: 10 g * Carbohydrates: 72 g * Dietary Fiber: 3 g * Sugars: 48 g * Sodium: 240 mg #NancyG #TheRecipeCollector #FruitCake #HolidayBaking #SweetTreats

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