Ingredients:
1 cup mixed dried fruits (raisins, sultanas, chopped dates, cherries, etc.)
1/2 cup orange juice (or water)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions:
Soak the dried fruits in orange juice for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for more flavor). You can warm it slightly to speed up soaking.
Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F). Grease and line a loaf pan or round cake tin.
In a bowl, whisk together sugar, oil (or butter), eggs, and vanilla extract.
Add the soaked fruits along with the juice. Mix well.
In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Don’t overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let it cool before slicing. It gets even better the next day!