Japanese Fruit Cake

Ingredients and Weight:

• Flour, all-purpose: 1 1/4 cups (150g)
• Sugar, granulated: 1 cup (200g)
• Baking powder: 2 teaspoons (10g)
• Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (1g)
• Eggs, large: 2
• Butter, unsalted, melted: 1/2 cup (1 stick, 113g)
• Milk, whole: 1/2 cup (120ml)
• Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
• Mandarin oranges, canned, drained: 1 (15 ounce) can
• Pineapple, canned, drained: 1 (20 ounce) can
• Maraschino cherries, halved: 1/2 cup (120g)
• Pecans, chopped: 1/2 cup (60g)

Preparation Time:

20 minutes

Cooking Time:

50-60 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 out of 5 (Easy to Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, beat eggs, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract until combined.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Fold in drained mandarin oranges, pineapple, cherries, and pecans.
6. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1/8 of cake)

• Calories: 300
• Fat: 10g
• Carbs: 45g
• Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Soft and moist texture
• Sweet and tart fruit flavors
• Crunchy pecans
• Bright and colorful appearance

User Comments:

• "This fruit cake is a delicious twist on the classic Christmas treat."
• "The combination of fruits, pecans, and spices is perfect."
• "I love the moist and fluffy texture."
• "This cake is so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser."
• "I like the fact that it's not overly sweet like some fruitcakes."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• To make this cake dairy-free, use almond milk or coconut milk instead of whole milk.
• For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips or cocoa powder instead of pecans.
• If you can't find canned mandarin oranges, use fresh mandarin oranges instead. Peel and segment them before adding them to the batter.