Fruit Cup Cake Food

THE BEST FRUITCAKE

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.

FRUIT CUP CAKE

Steps:

• Take a microwave-safe container and loose fitting lid.
• Place your fruit cup or serving of fruit in with the flour.
• I use the little pre-measured/pre-portioned fruit cup snack things for kids. I think Dole and Walmart make them. Anyways, they are the best for this. But you can also use one serving of any fruit or fruit mix (i.e. pears, peaches in syrup, pineapple chunks, fruit cocktail, etc.) as long as it is in syrup or juice. Be sure it is one serving according to the can directions. The fruit cups I use are 113 grams.
• Mix the ingredients until all is moist or wet. Spread the fruit evenly along the container.
• Now microwave the mix with the lid loosely on for about 45 seconds.
• If the center is still liquidy you can heat more or use it as a dip or topping for whatever you like. I recommend heating longer but be cautious not to over cook and dry the edges out.
• Wait for it to cool and then enjoy.
• I commonly eat this with yogurt, ice cream, marshmallow creme, or Cool Whip.
• As for the dipping into the batter, if you will, I use animal crackers or fig newtons.
• I do warn you that it is kinda tangy or sour like. I have a weird taste for that sort of thing.
• TO Lollyskid: You may have different tastes than me, that is if you used the Great Value (Walmart) version of "pineapple tidbits" and just the one little serving to 1/4 cup flour.
• I am sure you can find something on here though.
• Right now, I can say from experience of testing different types, my favorite is the pineapple tidbits in syrup with a side of ice cream. It is tangy, sweet and very nice.

PASSIONFRUIT CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to moderate (180C/160C fan-forced).
• Line 12-hole standard muffin pan with paper cases.
• Beat butter, sugar, eggs and flour in small bowl with electric mixer on low speed until ingredients are just combined.
• Increase speed to medium, beat until mixture is changed to a paler colour.
• Stir in passionfruit pulp.
• Divide mixture among cases, smooth surface.
• Bake cakes about 20 minutes.
• Turn cakes onto wire rack to cool.