How to Make Festive Christmas Fruitcake Traybake

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch tray with parchment paper.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the mixed dried fruit, candied cherries, raisins, and optional mixed peel. Toss them with 2 tablespoons of flour.
• In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer for about 2-3 minutes.
• Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure a smooth batter.
• Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1.5 teaspoons of baking powder, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, 0.5 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 0.25 teaspoon of nutmeg.
• Gradually alternate adding the flour mixture and 0.5 cup of milk to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until just combined.
• Fold in the coated fruit mixture gently with a spatula.
• Spread the mixture evenly into your prepared tray and bake for about 28–35 minutes.
• Allow the traybake to cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar, sprinkle on Christmas sprinkles, and top with glacé cherries.
• Optionally, drizzle with vanilla icing.