Ingredients

• 2 - eggs
• 3/4 cup - candied orange peel
• 1/2 cup - coarsely chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup - raisins
• 1/2 cup - golden raisins
• 2 tbsp - all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup - butter, softened
• 1/2 cup - white sugar
• 2.5 tbsp - honey
• 1.5 cups - all-purpose flour
• 1.5 tbsp - light cream
• 2 tbsp - dark rum
• 1 tsp - vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp - baking powder

How to Make French Fruit Cake

• Toss the candied orange peel, walnuts, and raisins with 2 tbsps flour. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, cream the butter with the sugar and honey.
• Beat in the egg, then the cream or milk, rum, and vanilla.
• Stir together the remaining 1.5 cups flour and the baking powder; beat into the creamed mixture.
• Stir in the fruits and nuts.
• Turn the batter into a greased and floured 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.
• Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 10 minutes.
• Lower the heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Bake the cake 45 minutes longer, or until it tests done with a toothpick.
• Transfer to a rack to cool.