THE BEST FRUITCAKE
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
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.
LIGHT FRUITCAKE
A wonderful jewel-toned light fruitcake full of flavor and mixed fruit. (Cake is nut-free)
Yield 1 - 6 lb, 6½ oz cake
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- In large bowl, combine the raisins, cherries, glazed pineapple, mixed glazed fruit, and citron. Mix well. Stir in the brandy to coat the fruit. Cover tightly with plastic wrap. Let stand for about 24 hours to macerate the fruit, stirring occasionally. When ready to mix up the cake, add the coconut and lemon and orange rind. Stir well.
- Prepare 8-inch square fruitcake pan that is 3 inches deep and has a removable bottom: Lightly spray the bottom and sides of the pan with cooking spray. Line the pan (bottom and sides), with brown paper or double thickness of parchment paper. Lightly spray the paper.
- Preheat oven to 275°F.
- In large bowl of stand mixer and using the paddle attachment, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the sugar and beat until mixture is light and creamy. Beat in the egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping the sides of the bowl with a spatula to ensure ingredients are all incorporated. Beat 1 additional minute. Beat in the vanilla, almond, and lemon flavorings. Stir in the drained crushed pineapple.
- Sift together 2¾ cups of the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In measuring cup or small bowl, combine the orange and lemon juices along with the reserved ¼ cup of pineapple juice.
- Add the dry and wet ingredients to the beaten butter and sugar mixture in three additions, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Transfer batter to a very large bowl.
- Sprinkle reserved cup of flour over the macerated fruit and toss ingredients lightly and quickly. Gently fold the fruit mixture into the batter.
- In clean bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff but not dry. Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the batter.
- Transfer batter by large spoonfuls into the prepared baking pan. Use a knife to evenly spread the batter in the pan, smoothing the top. Add a few cherries as decorations to the top of the cake, if desired.
- Place small pan of hot water on the lower rack in the oven. Place fruitcake in center of middle rack and bake for approximately 5 - 5¼ hours or until cake is firm to the touch and cake tester inserted into centre of cake comes out clean. After about an hour or so of baking, loosely tent cake with tin foil to prevent it from browning too much. Remove cake from oven and place on rack. Let cake cool in pan for about 40 minutes before carefully removing from pan by inverting it on a tea towel and removing the paper. Carefully turn the cake top side up on to a wire cooling rack.
- Let cake cool completely before brushing well with brandy and wrapping in brandy-soaked cheesecloth, followed by plastic wrap and tin foil. Store in a sealed plastic bag in a cool, dry area. Remove wrapping and brush cake top and sides with brandy once a week for 2-3 weeks as the cake "ages" before cutting and serving.
DREW'S LIGHT FRUITCAKE
This recipe came from a cookbook (unknown) back in December 1964. This was the first cake I baked after getting married, and DH has been requesting it ever since. I've modified it slightly over the last 30+ years, and every year, I give these during the Holidays to Fruitcake-Loving friends. Everyone says it's the best fruitcake they have ever eaten! Make these at least 3 weeks before you plan to eat them (or give as gifts), as they need time to "season".
Provided by BeachGirl
Categories Dessert
Time 3h
Yield 2 fruitcakes, 32 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 275 degrees.
- Spray two 8x4x2-1/2-inch loaf pans (I use Wilton dark pans) with Baker's Joy, or grease and flour pans, removing any excess flour by turning pan upside down and tapping them firmly on the sides.
- Put raisins in a small bowl, and cover them with hot water to let them plump up.
- In a bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Set aside.
- In small bowl, add all eggs and beat just enough to mix them.
- Add the lemon juice and orange juice.
- Set aside.
- Drain raisins.
- In large bowl, add candied fruit, chopped pecans, and raisins.
- Sprinkle with 1/2 cup flour and mix to separate fruit pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, add butter and cream until soft.
- Add sugar and cream until fluffy and sugar has dissolved.
- Add 1/3 of the egg mixture, beating after each addition.
- Alternately add 1/4 of the flour mixture, beating on Medium-Low speed only until batter is smooth after each addition.
- ****Repeat the previous 2 steps until all egg mixture and flour mixture are incorporated into the batter.
- Pour the batter over the fruit-nut mixture and gently fold in the batter until the fruit is evenly distributed in the batter.
- Place the two loaf pans on a large cookie sheet so it will be easier to turn the loaves, and make removal from the oven easier when they are hot.
- Fill each loaf pan with half of the batter, which should come about 1-inch from the top of the loaf pan.
- If desired, decorate with cherry and pecan halves.
- Place loaf pans in preheated oven, and bake 2 hours.
- Turn cookie sheet once from front to back if cakes seem to be browning more in the back of the oven.
- Remove cakes from oven and pour 2-3 tablespoons bourbon over each cake.
- Cool about 30 minutes.
- Remove cakes from pans and place on a clean dish towel or rack to cool completely.
- TO SEASON AND STORE: Cut muslin or cheesecloth into large 18"x24" rectangles.
- Put cloth in bowl and add about 1/2 cup bourbon (enough to moisten the cloths).
- Remove cloths from bowl, lightly wring them out, and place on counter.
- Place a cake in the center of each cloth; fold cloth to completely enclose cake.
- Place cake in a resealable plastic bag, adding remaining bourbon left in bowl over top and bottom of each cake.
- Seal and store in a cool, dark place.
- No need to refrigerate, as the bourbon acts as a preservative.
- After several days, pour about 2 tablespoons of bourbon over the cloth-encased cake.
- Reseal plastic bag.
- Repeat this seasoning 2-3 times during the seasoning process, which should take about 2-3 weeks.
- You want to moisten cake, not drown it each time you season.
- At this point cakes can be given as gifts, eaten immediately, or frozen or refrigerated if you plan to keep them several months.
- NOTE: I have successfully kept these fruitcakes refrigarated for over 6 months, and they are still delicious.
- CUSTOM MIX: You can substitute any kind of candied fruit you like for the mixed fruit, or mix and match your preference of flavors: pineapple, cherries, citron, orange peel, lemon peel, chopped dated, craisins, etc.
- Chopped almond slivers or walnuts may be substituted for the chopped pecans.
- NOTE ON STORAGE: If you prefer to season your cake with orange juice rather than bourbon, it will be good, but not nearly as good, AND it must be REFRIGERATED after several days.
- ****Because I like to make these fruitcakes before the stores here stock the Candied Mixed Fruit, I buy it on 1/2 price sale after the Holidays and freeze it to use the following October.
- That way it is available when the urge to make fruitcakes hits me.
- ****.
LIGHT (OR YELLOW) FRUITCAKE
This is a variation of the traditional "dark" fruitcakes. The "light" in the title refers to the color of the cake, not its calorie content ;)
Provided by Dee514
Categories Dessert
Time 3h30m
Yield 2 9inch loaves
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat oven to 275°F.
- Line 2 9x5x3 inch loaf pans with foil, and grease.
- Put all ingredients (except fruits and nuts) in a large mixer bowl.
- Mix for 1/2 minute on low speed, scraping bowl constantly.
- Beat for 3 minutes on high speed, scraping bowl occasionally.
- Stir in fruits and nuts.
- Spread mixture evenly in pans.
- Bake for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- If cakes start to get too brown, cover the top with aluminum foil for the last hour of baking.
- Remove from pans and cool on racks.
- When cool, wrap tightly in plastic wrap or foil and store in a cool place for 3-4 weeks (to mellow) before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 5333.1, Fat 320, SaturatedFat 98.5, Cholesterol 1339.4, Sodium 2198.8, Carbohydrate 566.9, Fiber 41.7, Sugar 345.3, Protein 97.7
OLD FASHIONED LIGHT FRUITCAKE
This is a very light fruitcake to be made for the Holiday season. When cake is cooled, wrap in brandy soaked chessecloth, then wrap in foil, and store for several weeks to allow flavors to mellow. I usually make these in July or August to get ready for the Christmas Season, and check on them a few times and add more brandy if needed, They are simply delicious by the time you eat them!!
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Yield 1 10 inch tube pan
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after additions; stir in brandy flavoring. Combine dry ingredients, pecans, candied fruit, and raisins; mix well. Add fruit to creamed mixture, blending well.
- Spoon batter into a well-greased 10-inch tube pan or two 9x5x3 inch loaf pans lined with brown paper. Bake at 275F for 2 1/2 - 3 hours. Brush top with honey 30 minutes before cake is done; then decorate with additional candied fruit and nuts, if desired. Remove from oven when cake tests done; when completely cool, wrap cake tightly in cheesecloth , and then in aluminum foil, or an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 11639.3, Fat 692.5, SaturatedFat 168.4, Cholesterol 1757, Sodium 5462.4, Carbohydrate 1283.2, Fiber 96.4, Sugar 743.8, Protein 166.7
LIGHT AND MOIST FRUITCAKE
I adapted this from other recipes to come up with a cake that is both light and moist, as opposed to the denser varieties of fruitcake. Feel free to drizzle on more liquor after it is cooked to keep moist if you are not eating it right away.
Provided by ChefDebs
Categories Dessert
Time 1h40m
Yield 2 loaf pans, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Soak the candied fruit, the raisins and the orange zest in the rum for 2 hours.
- Using an electric beater, cream together the butter and sugar.
- Add the vanilla, eggs and sour cream and beat together.
- In a separate bowl sift together the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda.
- Slowly add the flour mix into the butter mixture, stirring until incorporated.
- Add the soaked fruit with its rum, and the coconut, Stir well.
- Grease and line with greaseproof paper 2 large loaf pans.
- Divide the cake mix between the 2 loaf pans.
- Bake at 350°F on middle rack for 1 1/2 hours, or until an inserted knife comes out clean.
- Cool and remove from pans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 736.5, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 92.2, Sodium 793.9, Carbohydrate 122.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 80.3, Protein 8.5
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