Best 5 Ingredient Fruit Cake The Belly Rules The Mind Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

THE BEST FRUITCAKE



The Best Fruitcake image

Fruitcakes have become the punchline of many a holiday joke, but this recipe will give the notorious seasonal gift a whole new reputation. Filled with loads of real dried fruit and nuts along with brandy, warm spices and citrus, this cake tastes like the holidays. The recipe makes two loaves so you can gift one.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 14h30m

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 1/2 cups golden raisins
1/2 cup dried currants
1 cup dried apricots, halved
1 cup dried figs, halved
1/2 cup pitted prunes
1/2 cup whole pitted Medjool dates, halved
2 cups walnut halves
1 cup pecan halves
Finely grated zest of 2 small oranges
Finely grated zest of 2 small lemons
2 tablespoons chopped candied ginger
3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Pinch ground cloves
1 cup brandy, plus 2 tablespoons for brushing
1/4 cup orange liqueur
1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
Nonstick cooking spray
2 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups lightly packed dark brown sugar
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine the raisins, currants, apricots, figs, prunes, dates, walnuts, pecans, orange zest, lemon zest, candied ginger, pumpkin pie spice and cloves in a large bowl and toss to combine. Add 1 cup of the brandy, orange liqueur and molasses and stir to coat. Cover and set aside to macerate overnight. (Alternatively, cover the bowl and microwave 2 minutes, or until very hot. Leave covered and let sit until almost all the liquid has been absorbed into the fruit and nuts, about 2 hours.)
  • Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F. Spray two 9-by-5-inch loaf pans with nonstick cooking spray and line each with 2 pieces of parchment, one lengthwise and one crosswise, leaving a 2-inch overhang on each side. Spray the parchment with cooking spray.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 cup flour over the soaked fruit mixture and toss to coat. Whisk together the remaining 1 1/2 cups flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
  • Cream the butter and brown sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium-high until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Add the eggs, one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next and scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Beat in the vanilla. Reduce the speed to medium-low and beat in the flour mixture until the batter is blended and smooth. Pour the batter over the fruit mixture and fold with a rubber spatula until all the fruit is coated in batter.
  • Divide the mixture evenly between the two prepared pans, filling each about 3/4 full. Bake until the cakes begin to pull away from the sides of the pans, the tops spring back slightly when pressed and a cake tester comes out clean, about 1 1/2 hours. Transfer to a wire rack and brush with the remaining 2 tablespoons brandy. Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 15 minutes. Carefully remove each cake from its pan using the parchment overhang and place on the rack to cool completely.
  • To store, wrap each loaf tightly in plastic and then foil. The wrapped fruitcakes can be stored in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months.

HOLIDAY FRUITCAKE



Holiday Fruitcake image

This is my own fruitcake recipe and it's a family favorite. The mixture of fruits and nuts helps make it a tasty treat. -Allene Spence, Delbarton, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups whole red candied cherries
1-1/2 cups whole green candied cherries
3 cups diced candied pineapple
1 pound walnut halves
10 ounces golden raisins
1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
5 large eggs
4 tablespoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°. Combine fruit and nuts. In another bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Pour over fruit and nuts; stir to coat. , Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 2 hours. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Wrap tightly and store in a cool place. Bring to room temperature before serving; slice with a serrated knife.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 686 calories, Fat 32g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 342mg sodium, Carbohydrate 92g carbohydrate (61g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

More about "best 5 ingredient fruit cake the belly rules the mind recipes"

SUPER MOIST CRANBERRY ORANGE BUNDT CAKE - THE BELLY RULES THE …

From thebellyrulesthemind.net
4.4/5 (28)
Total Time 45 mins
Cuisine American-German Fusion
Uploaded Feb 19, 2022


EASY MOIST FRUIT CAKE - CAKES BY MK
Oct 10, 2023 Key ingredients in a fruit cake. Candied fruits: Fruits like cherries, orange peel, pineapple and citron and are often candied by preserving them in sugar syrup. They add …
From cakesbymk.com


EASY FRUIT CAKE RECIPE (NOT DENSE! SPICE CAKE
Nov 1, 2019 Fruit Cake is a classic Christmas dessert cake, made with candied fruit, walnuts, raisins and a tender spice cake. It's perfect for gifting or your morning coffee! Yield 16 Servings. Prep Time 15 minutes.
From dinnerthendessert.com


BEST 5 INGREDIENT FRUIT CAKE | PAOLINA - COPY ME THAT
Go to Community recipes! ... PjIu9wi. TrtSHlvb6. Best 5 Ingredient Fruit Cake. thebellyrulesthemind.net Paolina. loading... X. Ingredients. 2 cups Gluten Free Flour; 1/2 cup …
From copymethat.com


RECIPES - THE BELLY RULES THE MIND
A vegetarian & vegan food blog where we (Anvita & Soniya) share everyday healthy-ish recipes, some occasional treats, and even-you-can-do-this ideas.
From thebellyrulesthemind.net


BELLY RULES THE MIND
Welcome to The Belly Rules The Mind. A vegetarian & vegan food blog where we (Anvita & Soniya) share everyday healthy-ish recipes, some occasional treats, and even-you-can-do-this ideas. More about us. Our Trending Recipes. Air …
From thebellyrulesthemind.net


INSTANT POT RECIPES - THE BELLY RULES THE MIND
A vegetarian & vegan food blog where we (Anvita & Soniya) share everyday healthy-ish recipes, some occasional treats, and even-you-can-do-this ideas. Instant Pot changed our cooking …
From thebellyrulesthemind.net


BEST FRUIT CAKE RECIPE - HOW TO MAKE FRUIT CAKE - THE …
Sep 6, 2023 This easy fruit cake recipe is dense but moist and not overbearingly boozy, so it's perfect for Christmas. It makes two loaves, too!
From thepioneerwoman.com


HOW TO MAKE RICH & MOIST FRUIT CAKE - FOODELICACY
Nov 19, 2020 This fruit cake is rich, moist and tastes amazing. An easy fruit cake recipe that uses soaked unsweetened fruit and nut mix. Skip the liquor for a family-friendly version! Perfect for gifting and feasting well beyond the holiday …
From foodelicacy.com


THE BEST FRUIT CAKE RECIPE - TWO SISTERS
Dec 13, 2021 This is truly The Best Fruit Cake Recipe we've ever come across. It will make a moist, delicious, dense, fruity cake with deep flavors and not the candied mess that is sold at markets.
From twosisterscrafting.com


BEST 5 INGREDIENT FRUIT CAKE | RECIPE | FRUIT CAKE, GLUTEN FREE FRUIT ...
Dec 20, 2018 - This holiday season make the best 5 ingredient fruit cake ever.This cake is vegan & made with gluten-free flour, candied fruits, nuts, orange juice along with some zest …
From pinterest.com


BEST 5 INGREDIENT FRUIT CAKE | RECIPE | FRUIT CAKE RECIPE ... - PINTEREST
Nov 9, 2019 - This holiday season make the best 5 ingredient fruit cake ever.This cake is vegan & made with gluten-free flour, candied fruits, nuts, orange juice along with some zest and …
From pinterest.com


BEST 5 INGREDIENT FRUIT CAKE THE BELLY RULES THE MIND RECIPES
Filled with loads of real dried fruit and nuts along with brandy, warm spices and citrus, this cake tastes like the holidays. The recipe makes two loaves so you can gift one. Provided by Food …
From tfrecipes.com


FRUITCAKE RECIPE - SOUTHERN LIVING
Dec 12, 2023 We tasked the Southern Living Test Kitchen we creating the best fruitcake they've ever made—and they delivered. With eight kinds of dried fruit, two kinds of nuts, and five …
From southernliving.com


CLASSIC FRUITCAKE - AMY'S HEALTHY BAKING
Dec 16, 2014 An easy recipe for a tender loaf filled with brandy-soaked dried fruit. A healthier version that isn’t dry at all. It’ll change your mind about fruitcake forever!
From amyshealthybaking.com


EVERYONE'S FAVORITE FRUITCAKE RECIPE - KING ARTHUR BAKING
Fear not: this moist, dark cake is loaded with yummy-tasting dried fruits, not the icky, bitter candied peel and citron you remember from visiting your grandma at Christmas. The dried fruits suggested below are simply that — suggestions.
From kingarthurbaking.com


5-INGREDIENT PIMM’S BOILED FRUIT CAKE RECIPE | AUSTRALIA'S BEST RECIPES
This boiled fruit cake is spiked with boozy Pimm’s for a twist on a Christmas cake. You can make it and eat it the same day, but it’ll be even better after a few weeks wrapped in the pantry.
From bestrecipes.com.au


Related Search