Lush Citrus New Year Delight

1.In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

2.Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

3.Stir in the orange zest, lemon zest, vanilla extract, orange juice, and lemon juice until well combined.

4.In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

5.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.

6.Fold in the mixed dried fruits and chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

7.Prepare a steamer by filling it with water and bringing it to a gentle simmer. Grease a cake pan that fits into your steamer.

8.Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

9.Cover the cake pan with aluminum foil to prevent water from dripping onto the cake during steaming.

10.Place the cake pan in the steamer and cover with a lid. Steam for about 45-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

11.Once done, carefully remove the cake from the steamer and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.