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.
THE WORLD'S BEST FRUITCAKE
My dad started making this fruitcake about 30 years ago. Everyone who hates fruitcake likes this, and everyone who likes fruitcake LOVES this. Many people say this is the ONLY fruitcake they will eat. I hope you'll try this. Just follow the directions EXACTLY, and you'll have the most wonderful fruitcake ever!
Provided by CaramelPie
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 2 loaves, 48 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place coconut, dates, and pecan pieces in a very large (7 quart or larger) bowl. With your hands break up chunks of dates & coconut, and stir those 3 ingredients together.
- Add the cherries, pineapple, and sweetened condensed milk. Stir thoroughly. (I wear non-powdered surgical gloves, and stir it with my hands because the mixture is very stiff.).
- Let set at room temperature while you prepare the pans. Spray 2 - 9"x5" loaf pans with Pam. Line the pans with waxed (or parchment) paper. (We cut parchment paper in 4 1/4"x 16 1/4" and 8"x 12 1/2" strips for this. You want the paper to come up past the sides of the pans after the mixture is packed into the pans. It seems like a lot of work, but it's well worth the effort!) Now spray the paper (after you've pressed it into the pans) with Pam.
- Stir the ingredients well again.Divide the ingredients equally between the 2 loaf pans.
- Pack VERY TIGHTLY and smoothly into the pans. (I wet my hands & press, pack down, & smooth top, using both hands. Wetting your hands keeps them from sticking to "batter".).
- Place the pans on the middle rack of the oven and bake at 300 degrees F for 1 hour, or until lightly browned. (If the cakes have baked for an hour, or look a little brown around the edges, take them out of the oven & lift edges of paper a little to see if sides look brown enough. If they're brown on sides, but not on top, you may broil the tops for a few minutes-watch carefully.).
- Remove cakes from oven and let cool for 10 minutes in the pans.
- Gently lift the edges of the paper a couple of times on each side - kind of a rocking motion. Turn pans upside down onto a paper-lined cookie sheet. Lift pans from the cakes. Remove paper from bottom of cakes IMMEDIATELY.
- Let cool completely. Place in a large container (don't wrap yet) and refrigerate overnight.
- Turn cake upside down to slice. After slicing, wrap in waxed (or parchment) paper, then in heavy duty aluminum foil.
- May be refrigerated up to 3 months or frozen up to 1 year.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.4, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 5.6, Sodium 51.9, Carbohydrate 22.1, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 20.6, Protein 2.5
MUM'S A FRUITCAKE
Make and share this Mum's a Fruitcake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Karen Pea
Categories Dessert
Time 1h40m
Yield 1 cake
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 170c.
- Put all ingredients into a large saucepan - EXCEPT EGG & FLOUR.
- Stir while bringing to the boil. Boil for 5 minutes.
- Cool for 10 minutes.
- Beat the egg in & flour when COOL.
- Put into greased 7" tin bake for 1hr and quarter. If you have a fan oven turn the heat slightly lower.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 3534.1, Fat 99.9, SaturatedFat 18.1, Cholesterol 211.5, Sodium 2524.9, Carbohydrate 644.2, Fiber 23.1, Sugar 407.3, Protein 44.6
MOM'S BEST FRUITCAKE
These are best made several weeks ahead of time.
Provided by Bea Gassman
Categories Holiday Cakes
Time 1h45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line 2 small loaf pans with parchment or wax paper.
- In a large bowl combine Brazil nuts, dates, cherries and pineapple. Over the fruit and nuts sift the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Mix well.
- In a small bowl combine eggs and vanilla; beat until foamy. Pour over fruit mixture and mix well. Spoon batter into prepared pans.
- Bake in preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 593.9 calories, Carbohydrate 85.1 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 164.8 mg, Sugar 68.7 g
THE WORLD'S GREATEST FRUITCAKE
Certain meals and special events just call for particular foods. For Christmas, this is frequently a fruitcake. If you wish, use your own home-candied fruits for a memorable Christmas cake. If you don't have a springform pan, you can use two 9 x 5 x 3 loaf pans (baking time 2 1/2 hours) or three one-pound coffee cans (baking time 2 hours) or 36 muffin cups (baking time 40 minutes).
Provided by Molly53
Categories Dessert
Time 3h15m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300°F.
- Line the bottom of a 9" springform pan with a double thickness of waxed paper; grease paper.
- Combine the candied fruits and nuts in a large bowl; sift flour, baking powder and salt over fruit mixture and toss lightly.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar together until fluffy.
- Add eggs, one at a time.
- Blend in brandy and vanilla; fold into fruit mixture.
- Spoon into prepared pan, spreading evenly.
- Bake for three hours or until the cake tests done.
- Let cool completely in pan on wire rack; loosen around edge with a knife and turn out onto rack.
- Peel off paper.
- Wrap cake with a cheesecloth and sprinkle with brandy or sherry.
- Place in a plastic bag and seal.
- Pack in a metal tin with tight fitting lid; allow to ripen for at least four weeks.
- To serve: Remove cheesecloth and place on a serving plate.
- Spoon brandy glaze over the top and garnish with thin slices of candied fruit, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 616.2, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 77, Sodium 528.8, Carbohydrate 99, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 67.8, Protein 7.3
NAN'S BEST DARK FRUITCAKE:
Make and share this Nan's Best Dark Fruitcake: recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Tonkcats
Categories Dessert
Time 2h30m
Yield 50 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- With 3/4 cup of the dark rum, pour over chopped fruit and nuts. Cover and let soak for at least 48 hours. The fruit should be stirred once a day or so.
- Keep remaining rum for after baking directions -- see below.
- Stir flour, salt, baking soda and spices together Set aside.
- In separate bowl, Cream shortening and brown sugar together till fluffy.
- Add eggs and beat one at a time.
- Add molasses, jam and mix well.
- Blend in dry ingredients. Fold in fruit.
- Prepare your round fruit cake pan by oiling and line pan with paper. Oil and flour again lightly.
- Ensure the top of the paper is about 1 inch or so above the top of the pan.
- Fill prepared pans 2/3 full.
- Bake in a slow oven 300°F for 2 hours or so.
- Place a shallow pan of hot water on the bottom rack of the oven during baking. This will ensure the cake stays moist. Remove this pan of water during the last hour of baking.
- Cool completely before removing paper.
- Storing and mellowing of fruit Cake: Wrap a cheese cloth that has been soaked in the remaining 1/4 cup of rum over the cake, covering it completely.
- Next wrap the cake and cheesecloth in aluminum foil wrap.
- Place in a cool place. Taste of cake is best when stored for 4 weeks or so! I've often brushed egg white over the cake, rolled out almond paste and laid it over the top and sides of cake. I then ice it. Everyone raves! NOTE: I've often doubled the recipe for a larger cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.9, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 25.4, Sodium 62.1, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 19.9, Protein 2.2
LORRIE'S MOTHER'S FRUITCAKE
Provided by Lynda Chernek
Categories Cake Fruit Dessert Bake Christmas Date Pecan Walnut Bon Appétit New York Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 10
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325° F. Butter and flour 10-inch-diameter angel food or tube pan. Combine first 3 ingredients in large bowl. Add dates, pecans, walnuts and all raisins and toss to coat. Using electric mixer, beat sugar and butter in another large bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add extracts. Add dry ingredients; fold until just combined (batter will resemble cookie dough). Spoon batter into prepared pan. Smooth top. Bake until cake is golden and tester inserted near center comes out clean, about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Cool cake in pan on rack 10 minutes. Using sharp knife, cut around edges of cake to loosen. Turn out cake onto rack; cool completely. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Wrap tightly in plastic.)
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