Fruitcake Recipe #44948 🎄
Overview:
- Name: Fruitcake #44948
- Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Fruit, Nuts, Winter, Spicy, Christmas, Weeknight, For Large Groups, Oven, < 4 Hours
- Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5)
- Servings: 20
- Yield: 1 large fruitcake
- Calories: 410.3 per serving
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Description:
This delightful fruitcake recipe has been passed down from an old Farm Journal. It yields either one impressive large dark fruitcake or two loaf-style fruitcakes, perfect for festive occasions or gifting during the holiday season! Packed with a mix of fruits, nuts, and warm spices, it’s sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 5 | Eggs |
| 1/2 | cup Molasses |
| 1/4 | cup Butter |
| 1 | cup Sugar |
| 1 | cup Raisins |
| 1 1/3 | cups Dates |
| 1/2 | cup Citron |
| 1/2 | Orange, zest of |
| 1 1/4 | Lemon, zest of |
| 1/2 | cup Pecan pieces |
| 1 | cup Walnut pieces |
| 1 | cup Flour |
| 1 3/4 | tsp Nutmeg |
| 2 | tsp Ground Cloves |
| 1/2 | tsp Mace |
| 1/2 | tsp Cinnamon |
| 1 | tsp Baking Soda |
Instructions:
- Separate eggs.
- Beat yolks with molasses and juice.
- Cream butter and sugar.
- Add yolk mixture to creamed mixture and blend.
- Combine fruits and nuts; mix with 1 cup flour to coat.
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Sift remaining 1 cup flour with spices and baking soda.
- Beat egg whites until peaks form and fold into creamed mixture.
- Cut cooking time in half to 1 hour for loaf pans.
- Gently stir in fruit/nuts and dry ingredients.
- Pour into a 9″ tube pan that has been well greased, lined with brown paper and greased again.
- Reduce heat to 300°F (150°C) and bake for 2 hours.
- Put on rack to cool.
- Wrap in foil and store in a cool place.
Notes:
- For a quicker baking time, consider using loaf pans.
- Ensure the tube pan is well-prepared to prevent sticking.
- This fruitcake can be stored in foil in a cool place for extended freshness.
Enjoy your delightful Fruitcake #44948! 🍰🎁
