Christmas Fruitcake

 I can certainly provide you with a delicious and popular Christmas cake recipe that many people enjoy. One classic and well-loved Christmas cake is the "Fruitcake." Here's a simple recipe for you:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups brown sugar, packed
• 6 large eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 cup brandy or rum
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups mixed dried fruits (such as raisins, currants, chopped dates, and candied peel)
• 1 cup chopped nuts (such as walnuts or pecans)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a bundt cake pan.

2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves.

4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the brandy or rum and orange juice. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

5. Stir in the vanilla extract, mixed dried fruits, and chopped nuts.

6. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

7. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

9. Once the cake is cool, you can optionally brush it with additional brandy or rum for extra flavor.

10. Enjoy your delicious Christmas fruitcake!

Feel free to customize this recipe according to your preferences, and I hope you and your loved ones enjoy this festive treat!