Classic Thanksgiving Fruit Cake

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1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F). Thoroughly grease and flour a 25cm (10-inch) tube pan or two 23x13cm (9x5-inch) loaf pans.

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   ملاحظة الطاهي: Using parchment paper on the bottom of the pan can make removing the cake easier.

2. 2

   In a very large bowl, combine the chopped walnuts, currants, raisins, and all the chopped and halved candied fruits.

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3. 3

   Sprinkle the flour for the fruit coating over the fruit and nut mixture. Toss until every piece is lightly coated.

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   ملاحظة الطاهي: This step is crucial to prevent the heavy fruits and nuts from sinking to the bottom of the cake during baking.

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   In a separate medium bowl, whisk or sift together the flour for the batter with the ground nutmeg, allspice, and cloves.

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   In a large bowl with a stand mixer or hand mixer, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until the mixture is light and fluffy.

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   Add the beaten eggs to the creamed butter mixture gradually, mixing well until fully incorporated.

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   Pour in the molasses and mix on low speed until just combined. The batter might look slightly separated, which is normal.

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   In a small cup, stir the baking soda into the buttermilk. It will foam up.

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   Immediately pour the foamy buttermilk mixture into the wet ingredients and mix briefly to combine.

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    Add the flour and spice mixture to the wet ingredients in two or three additions, mixing on low speed until just barely combined after each addition.

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    ملاحظة الطاهي: Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cake tender.

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    Using a sturdy spatula, fold the flour-coated fruit and nut mixture into the batter until everything is evenly distributed. The batter will be very thick and heavy.

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    Spoon the batter into your prepared pan(s) and use the back of the spatula to spread it into an even layer.

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    Bake for 2.5 to 3 hours. The cake is done when a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

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    ملاحظة الطاهي: If the top of the cake begins to get too dark, you can cover it loosely with a piece of aluminum foil for the remainder of the baking time.

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    Place the pan on a wire rack and let the cake cool for 30 minutes before attempting to remove it.

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    Carefully invert the cake onto the wire rack, remove the pan, and let it cool completely to room temperature.

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