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MOM'S BEST FRUITCAKE



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These are best made several weeks ahead of time.

Provided by Bea Gassman

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound Brazil nuts
1 pound pitted dates
¾ cup candied cherries
1 pound candied pineapple
¾ cup sifted all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line 2 small loaf pans with parchment or wax paper.
  • In a large bowl combine Brazil nuts, dates, cherries and pineapple. Over the fruit and nuts sift the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Mix well.
  • In a small bowl combine eggs and vanilla; beat until foamy. Pour over fruit mixture and mix well. Spoon batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 593.9 calories, Carbohydrate 85.1 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 164.8 mg, Sugar 68.7 g

MOM'S FAVORITE FRUITCAKE



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This truly is a 'fruitcake' - dates, cherries and nuts with just enough batter to hold it all together. Moist and flavorful. Not a green, red or yellow 'candied' fruit in sight. Even the fruitcake haters love this lovely 'cake'.

Provided by Melody U.

Categories     Cakes

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 c all purpose flour
3/4 c white sugar
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3 c pecans, rough chopped
1 lb pitted dates, chopped
16 oz jar maraschino cherries, drained and halved/quartered
3 large eggs, beaten
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 c rum

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 300 deg F. Cut piece of waxpaper to sit in bottom of a 9x5 loaf pan. Spray pan, set wax paper in, then spray bottom and sides of pan.
  • 2. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt together. Stir in nuts, dates and cherries.
  • 3. In separate bowl, beat eggs until foamy; then stir in the vanilla. Pour liquids into flour mixture and stir until just combined; press into loaf pan...and you really will have to press it in as there is only enough batter to hold everything together. Don't worry...it works.
  • 4. Bake for 1 hr 45 min. Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes. Turn out onto wire rack and poke holes in bottom of cake with toothpick. Brush rum over bottom and sides, letting it seep into cake. Cool. Wrap in foil. Refrigerate for 24 hours. Keeps 3 weeks in refrigerator.

WORLD'S BEST FRUIT CAKE



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A traditional moist fruit cake made with rum soaked dried fruit, citrus zest, and candied ginger. The best fruit cake recipe you'll ever make! It turns cynics into converts. This fruit cake recipe yields two (8 x 4-inch) loaf cakes. Wrap in sherry or triple sec soaked cheesecloth for at least a week for best flavor!

Provided by Laura / A Beautiful Plate

Categories     Cakes and Cupcakes

Time P1DT2h

Number Of Ingredients 28

1¼ cups (200 g) dark raisins
1¼ cups (200 g) golden raisins
2 cups (320 g) mixed unsweetened dried fruit, chopped
1 cup (160 g) dried unsweetened black figs (chopped)
1 cup (160 g) dried unsweetened tart cherries (chopped)
¾ cup (120 g) dried unsweetened prunes (chopped)
¾ cup (6 oz; 180 mL) dark rum
1½ cups (180 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
1 stick (4 oz; 115 g) unsalted butter (softened)
¾ cup (160 g) packed light brown sugar
5 large eggs (room temperature)
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest
½ cup (120 mL) freshly squeezed orange juice
1 Granny Smith apple (peeled and coarsely grated)
¾ cup (90 g) slivered almonds (or chopped pecans or walnuts)
3 tablespoons (36 g) finely diced crystallized ginger
one batch soaked fruit mixture (see above)
⅔ cup (100 g) chopped bittersweet chocolate or dark chocolate chips (optional)
medium sherry or triple sec (for soaking)
¼ cup (72 g) apricot preserves
¼ cup (60 mL) water
whole pecans (for garnishing)

Steps:

  • The Day Before Baking: Combine the dried fruit in a large mixing bowl. Add the dark rum, cover, and allow the mixture to soak at room temperature for a minimum of 12 hours, or ideally 24 hours prior to preparing the fruit cake batter.
  • Prepare the Fruitcake: Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) with a rack in the center position. Set aside two 8x4-inch All Clad Pro-Release Bakeware Loaf Pans. If using these pans, you do not need to line or grease the pans prior to adding the batter. Equipment Note: This fruitcake can also be prepared using 9x5-inch loaf pans. If using other types of pans, lightly grease and line with parchment paper.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, baking powder, spices, and salt. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the softened butter and light brown sugar together over medium-high speed for 3 minutes, or until light and fluffy. Reduce speed to medium and add the eggs one at a time, beating just until each egg is incorporated. The mixture will look slightly broken, that's ok.
  • Over low speed, slowly add the flour mixture until just absorbed. Remove the bowl from the stand mixer. Add the lemon zest, orange zest, fresh orange juice, grated apple, slivered almonds, diced candied ginger, soaked dried fruit mixture (along with any liquid if it hasn't already been absorbed), and chocoate (if using). Stir mixture with a large spatula, scraping the edges and bottom of the bowl several times, until all of the ingredients are evenly incorporated. It is a very thick, fruit heavy mixture.
  • Transfer and divide the batter evenly among the loaf pans. Use an offset spatula to smooth the batter into an even layer. Set the loaf pans on the center rack, several inches apart from one another. Bake - rotating the pans halfway - for 75 to 90 minutes or until the batter is set and the tops are golden brown. The edges of the cake may also start to pull away slightly from the edges of the pan. Remove from the oven and place on a rack to cool completely before removing from the pans.
  • Storing and Aging: Once the cake has cooled, carefully remove the cakes from the loaf pans and set upright. Soak two large pieces of cheesecloth in medium sherry or triple sec (*they should be lightly damp, not soaking wet when you wrap the cakes, so you may need to squeeze out any excess liquor). Wrap each cake tightly. Cover loafs with wax paper and foil before transferring to a large Ziploc bag. Store in the refrigerator for up to 6 to 8 weeks (it can often last even longer). You can serve this cake right after it has cooled, but the flavors improve greatly with time (I recommend several days or up to a week, at minimum). Unwrap and re-soak the cheesecloth once a week.
  • For Garnishing: If desired, you can top the fruitcake with a light apricot glaze and whole pecans before serving. Note: I don't recommend glazing the cake if you wish to continue to wrap and age the fruitcake. To Prepare the Glaze: Combine the apricot preserves and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a light simmer, stirring until the glaze is shiny and thin. If it is too thin for glazing, reduce to desired consistency. If it becomes too thick, add a teaspoon of water. Brush the tops of the fruitcakes with apricot glaze and garnish with whole pecans.
  • Serving Notes: Slice fruit cake with a serrated knife. Serve on its own or spread with a small amount of salted butter.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 196 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 58 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 26 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g

MOM'S FRUITCAKE



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Our family has been making this for the past 45 years. Friends and family all love it!

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 1/2 cups butter
4 cups light brown sugar
8 eggs, beaten
10 cups flour
1 tsp. salt
3 tsp. baking powder
2 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice
3/4 tsp. nutmeg
3/4 tsp. cloves
2 lb. mixed candied fruit
2 lb. red candied cherries (leave whole)
1/2 lb. candied pineapple (cut into wedges)
1/2 lb. pitted dates (chopped)
1 lb. golden raisins
1/2 lb. currants
2 1/2 lb. walnuts (broken large)
3/4 cup sherry wine

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250-275 degrees.
  • Batter will make about 15 lbs. Prepare pans according to chart below. Grease and line pans with brown paper, waxed paper, or parchment. Grease again. Cut paper about 1 inch taller than pans. Fill pans a little over half full with batter. If you have room in the oven, put a pan with some hot water in it in the bottom, to keep the cakes moist. Enjoy!
  • Pan sizes and baking chart:
  • 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan: 6 1/2 cups batter, bake for 3 hours
  • 10" tube pan: 2 1/2 quarts batter, bake for 3 hrs 15 mins
  • 1 lb. coffee cans: 3 3/4 cups batter, bake for 3 hrs 15 mins
  • 9 1/4 oz. tuna cans: 1 cup batter, bake for 1 hour 30 mins
  • No.303 (16oz) cans: 1 2/3 cup batter, bake for 2 1/4 to 2 1/2 hours
  • 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 2-inch mini loaf pans: 3/4 cup batter, bake for 1 hour

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