I swear, this fruit cake recipe is the best Ive tried.

Its fruity (as it should be) and moist, and the best part is that its beginner-friendly!

No need to buy if you might make this fantastic cake at home.

Holiday Pecan Fruit Cake From Scratch

Image credits: Collard Valley Cooks via Youtube

Try this recipe fromCollard Valley Cooksand see for yourself!

Watch the video below to learn the step by step instructions.

Mix them well together.

Making the fruit cake batter

Next, add six large eggs and 3 tbsp vanilla extract and mix.

Next, add a little bit of flour and 3 1/2 cups candied mixed fruit.

Mix together, then stir in 4 cups of chopped pecans.

Baking the holiday pecan fruit cake

Now, add the flour mixture and fold them in together.

Top your cake with 1 2 cups of large mixed-colored candied fruits and 4 cups of whole pecans.

Then, turn oven to 250 degrees and bake for two hours.

Holiday Pecan Fruit Cake From Scratch

In the meantime, make the glaze.

Heat your jelly in a nonstick pan, then brush it over the top of the cake.

Holiday Pecan Fruit Cake From Scratch