🍰 Welcome to lovewithrecipes.com, where we bring you the delightful Berkshire Fruitcake recipe that will tantalize your taste buds with its rich flavors and aromatic spices. This European-inspired dessert is perfect for a weeknight treat, and with just a touch of love and a dash of culinary magic, you’ll be crafting a masterpiece that will leave everyone craving for more! 🌟
Berkshire Fruitcake Recipe
Preparation Time: 0 minutes (Yes, you read that right! Prep is a breeze for this one!)
Cooking Time: 3 hours and 20 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours and 20 minutes
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Fruit, European, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
Ingredients:
- 3 1/3 cups cake flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon clove
- 1/2 teaspoon mace
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup shortening
- 6 cups sugar
- 4 1/2 eggs (Yes, you read it right!)
- 4 1/2 cups raisins
- 1 cup currants
- 1 cup citron
- 1/4 cup light molasses
- 3/4 cup grape juice
Instructions:
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Sift, Measure, and Spice:
- Start by sifting the cake flour once. Then, add baking powder, salt, cinnamon, clove, and mace. Sift these heavenly ingredients together not once, not twice, but three times. Let those aromas mingle!
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Creamy Dreamy Butter Mixture:
- In a mixing extravaganza, cream together the butter and sugar until it reaches a fluffy cloud-like consistency. Gradually add the sugar, and keep the creamy dance alive until it’s light and dreamy.
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Egg-cellent Addition:
- Crack those eggs and beat them well into the creamy concoction. This is where the magic happens, and the richness of the fruitcake starts to unfold.
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Fruity Symphony:
- Now, it’s time to introduce the stars of the show – the raisins, currants, and citron. Pour in the grape juice and add the molasses to create a fruity symphony. Mix it well, and let the flavors marry.
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Flour Power:
- Gradually add the sifted flour mixture into the bowl, beating after each addition until your batter becomes a smooth and heavenly blend. Feel the anticipation building!
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Pan Perfection:
- Prepare your tube pan by greasing it, lining it with heavy paper, and giving it another coat of grease. This ensures your fruitcake won’t stick and will come out in all its glory.
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Bake to Perfection:
- Time to let the oven work its magic! Preheat it to a very slow 250°F. Pour your tantalizing batter into the prepared pan and let it bake for 4-1/2 hours or until your kitchen is filled with the irresistible aroma of a perfectly baked fruitcake.
And there you have it, your masterpiece is ready to steal the spotlight! This Berkshire Fruitcake, with its divine texture and rich flavors, is destined to be the star of your dessert table. 🌈✨
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 9067.8
- Fat Content: 223.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 127.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 1757mg
- Sodium Content: 4648.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 1757.8g
- Fiber Content: 77.8g
- Sugar Content: 1175.6g
- Protein Content: 124.2g
Serving Size and Yield:
- Recipe Servings: 1
- Recipe Yield: 5 1/2 lbs. of fruit cake
Share the joy, share the love, and let your Berkshire Fruitcake be the talk of the town! Happy baking! 🎂✨
