- KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer: A versatile stand mixer with powerful motors for dough and batter preparation, suitable for mixing fruitcake ingredients.
- OXO Good Grips 16-Piece Baking Tools Set: Comprehensive set includes various tools like spatulas, spoons, and measuring cups/spoons perfect for preparing a fruitcake batter.
- Oxo Whole Wheat Fruit Loaf Pan: A 9x5-inch loaf pan designed specifically for whole wheat bread or can be used for a fruitcake loaf.
- KitchenAid Classic Hand Mixer with Rolling Pin Accessory: An affordable hand mixer that comes with a rolling pin attachment, useful for mixing and evenly distributing fruits in the batter.
- AmazonBasics Heavy Duty Spice Grinder: This grinder is ideal for crushing whole spices like cinnamon or cloves, which are often used as flavorings in fruitcakes.
- KitchenAid Classic 3-Qt. Glass Measuring Cup Set: A durable glass measuring cup set that's essential for accurately measuring ingredients like nuts and dried fruits.
- Oxo Food & Cooking Mat: Offers a nonstick surface to roll out fruitcake filling or decorations if you opt for an elaborate design on the cake.
- KitchenAid Classic 5-Cup Digital Meat Infuser: Although primarily designed for meat, this infuser can be used to add aromatic flavors (like vanilla or citrus zest) into fruitcake batter.
- Oxo Whole Wheat Loaf Pan Baking Mat: A silicone baking mat that fits within the loaf pan and helps prevent sticking, ensuring your fruitcake comes out of the pan easily.
- KitchenAid 1-Quart Digital Food Scale: Provides precise measurements for ingredients which is crucial in baking to maintain consistency and taste balance.
- Oxo Good Grips Silicone Spatula Set: A set of spatulas with a silicone head, perfect for mixing batters without scratching bowls or pans.
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 1/4 cups chopped pitted Medjool dates
3/4 cup chopped candied orange peel
1/3 cup chopped dried Mission figs
10 oil-cured olives
2 tablespoons Nocello (walnut liqueur) or Frangelico (hazelnut liqueur)
2 tablespoons water
1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup (11/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
3 large eggs
2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts
3/4 cup shelled unsalted natural pistachios
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