Wonderful Mini Fruitcake Recipe 🎄🍰

Overview:

Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Yield: 5 mini loaf fruit cakes

Description:

These delightful mini fruitcakes are perfect for holiday baking! They come out of the oven beautifully baked, with a fantastic taste that’s chock full of fruits and nuts. Plus, they make great gifts or treats to enjoy yourself. The secret? They actually taste better on the second or third day, so be sure to wrap them in plastic and store them in the fridge, or freeze them for later. For an extra special touch, drizzle with brandy before storing.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 2108.4
Fat: 72.6g
Saturated Fat: 27.5g
Cholesterol: 267.7mg
Sodium: 1256.7mg
Carbohydrates: 361.3g
Fiber: 19.4g
Sugar: 264.7g
Protein: 28.5g

Ingredients:

Quantity	Ingredient
1	cup butter
1 1/4	cups brown sugar
4	eggs
3	cups all-purpose flour
1	cup pitted dates
2	cups raisins
1	cup walnuts
1	cup pecans
1	teaspoon baking soda
1	teaspoon salt
1	teaspoon cinnamon
1	teaspoon ground cloves
1	cup icing sugar
1/4	cup milk

Instructions:

Preheat oven: Set the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
Prepare pans: Grease five 5″ x 3″ mini loaf pans.
Cream butter and sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth.
Add eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Prepare fruit and nut mixture: In a large bowl, combine 1/4 cup of flour, candied fruit, dates, raisins, and nuts. Toss until well coated, then set aside.
Mix dry ingredients: In another bowl, combine the remaining 2-3/4 cups of flour with baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and ground cloves.
Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed butter and sugar alternately with orange juice.
Add fruit and nuts: Stir in the fruit and nut mixture until well combined.
Fill pans: Spoon the batter into the prepared mini loaf pans. The pans will be quite full.
Bake: Bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour.
Cover and bake longer: Remove from the oven, cover with foil, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
Prepare glaze: In a bowl, combine icing sugar and milk to make the glaze.
Glaze cakes: While the loaves are still warm, brush the glaze over the tops using a pastry brush.
Cool completely: Allow the cakes to cool completely before serving or storing.

Serving Suggestions:

These Wonderful Mini Fruitcakes are perfect for holiday gatherings, afternoon tea, or as thoughtful gifts for friends and family. Serve them alongside a cup of hot cocoa or mulled wine for a cozy treat everyone will enjoy!