Best 4 Bourbon Fruitcake Recipes
Indulge in the timeless tradition of holiday baking with our delectable Bourbon Fruitcake, a cherished classic that embodies the spirit of festive gatherings. This heirloom recipe has been passed down through generations, promising an explosion of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. The moist and dense cake is studded with an array of candied fruits, nuts, and spices, each bite offering a symphony of sweet, tangy, and aromatic notes. Infused with the warmth of bourbon, this fruitcake exudes an irresistible boozy aroma that adds a touch of sophistication to its timeless charm. Accompanying the Bourbon Fruitcake recipe is a collection of equally enticing treats, including a classic Pound Cake, a moist and tender delight perfect for any occasion; a decadent Chocolate Truffle Cake, a luxurious indulgence that will satisfy your sweet cravings; and a collection of delectable cookies, each with its own unique flavor profile. These recipes are culinary gems that will elevate your holiday baking repertoire and bring joy to your family and friends.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
HOLIDAY BOURBON FRUITCAKE
Moist and tasty fruitcake is made with all types of candied fruit and nuts with a hint of orange and more than a hint of bourbon. It takes about three days to complete the process, but it is well worth the time and effort!
Provided by Cookin' Canuck
Categories Desserts Cakes Holiday Cake Recipes
Time P2DT4h5m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 30
Steps:
- On the first day, combine the candied orange peel, candied citron, candied pineapple, red and green candied cherries, currants, raisins, walnuts, and almonds. Combine the orange juice and the 2/3 cup bourbon; pour over the fruit and nuts. Stir and then cover tightly. Let the fruit marinate in a cool place for 1 full day, or at least 20 hours.
- On the second day, line two 9x5 inch loaf pans with parchment paper or aluminum foil and grease the inside with cooking spray. Combine the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, ginger, cocoa, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl and stir with a whisk to blend.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer. Stir in the egg yolks until blended and then mix in the applesauce, the 1/2 cup bourbon, and vanilla until fluffy. Continue stirring, and add the the flour mixture gradually until well combined. Add the molasses and stir to combine. When the batter is thoroughly mixed, gently mix in the fruit and nut mixture with all of its juices.
- In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites with an electric mixer until they can hold a stiff peak. Fold egg whites into the batter. Divide evenly between the prepared pans. Cover loosely with a towel and let the batter stand overnight in a cool, dry place.
- On the third day, preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Place a large baking pan on the bottom shelf and pour boiling water into it until almost full. Place a baking sheet on the center shelf and place the fruit cakes on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 2 1/2 hours in the preheated oven. Check the water level and refill if needed. Cover the cakes with a sheet of parchment paper, taking care not to let it touch the shelf. Continue to bake until a knife or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour more. Cool fruitcakes in the pans, set over a wire rack. Once cool, remove the cakes from the pans, and leave the parchment paper on. Sprinkle with more bourbon if desired and wrap in aluminum foil. Place in a tin or other sealed container overnight before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.3 calories, Carbohydrate 64.9 g, Cholesterol 65.4 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 172.1 mg, Sugar 33.3 g
BOURBON FRUITCAKE
Make and share this Bourbon Fruitcake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by adopt a greyhound
Categories Dessert
Time 5h45m
Yield 1 fruitcake, 16-20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the candied fruits, raisins, currants, and bourbon. Mix well, cover and marinate 3 hours on the counter.
- Cream together the butter, and brown sugar until fluffy in a KitchenAid mixer.
- Beat in the eggs, on at a time.
- Add the melted chocolate, walnuts, and the marinated fruit along with the bourbon.
- Blend for a minute and add the flour, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, and salt. Mix well until all is incorporated. Pack the heavy batter into a greased 10 X 4 tube pan.
- Bake in a preheated 300 deg. oven for 2 hours and 10 minutes. Remove to a rack.
- When the cake is cool enough to handle. Remove from the pan and cool on the rack.
- Place the cooled cake in a stainless steel pot iwth a lid and drizzle half of the brandy over it. Cover and allow to rest on the counter for 1 week. After 1 week, drizzle with the remaining brandy, cover and allow to rest another week.
- Slice and serve. This cake will keep for months in the refrigerator.
CHRISTMAS BOURBON FRUITCAKE SQUARES
A wonderful and colourful festive dessert for the holiday cookie platter that only gets better over time, so you may make well in advance --- these are *very* good!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 40m
Yield 50 bars (approx)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Set oven to 350 degrees.
- In a saucepan or microwave, melt butter, pour into a 15" x 10" baking pan.
- Sprinkle with Vanilla wafer crumbs evenly on top.
- Arrange fruits and nuts evenly on top of the crumb mixture; press down gently.
- Combine the sweetened condensed milk with the Bourbon; pour evenly over top of fruit/nut mixture.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Remove from oven; cool completely.
- Cut in squares.
BLACK BOURBON FRUITCAKE
If you like fruitcake, you will really like this one. A co-worker at my husband's office said this is the best she's ever had. I got it from a magazine back in the 80's and again found it posted on the internet by Cheri Hahn, Rocky River. There were so many fruitcake recipes on Recipezaar I hope this isn't a duplicate.
Provided by Toni in Colorado
Categories Dessert
Time 3h
Yield 2 loaves, 14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Spray two loaf pans. (The internet recipe specified lining the bottoms of the pans with waxed paper and grease the paper. I did not.) Sift together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice, salt and nutmeg onto a piece of waxed paper. Set aside. Beat together butter and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, flour mixture, molasses, coffee and bourbon. Fold in raisins, red cherries, green cherries, citron, dates, orange peel, lemon peel and pecan pieces. Divide batter evenly between the two pans. Bake on the center rack of your oven for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until cake tester inserted comes out clean. Remove cakes from pans to wire rack to cool. For the topping, melt the jelly. Brush with jelly and arrange pecan and cherry halves on tops. Wrap carefully in triple layer of cheesecloth soaked in bourbon. Seal tightly with foil. Refrigerate.
- Note: I do not have my clipping that I originally used. That's why I went to the internet to find it. The internet recipe calls for different amounts of the candied fruits and the amount of jelly, so you might want to look it up to compare. Also I did not mix in the bourbon when I made it, nor did I soak it with bourbon. It is still good, but be sure to refrigerate.
- I do not remember how long it took to make this.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 672.7, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 74.7, Sodium 358.4, Carbohydrate 110.2, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 70.2, Protein 7.2
Tips:
- Use high-quality bourbon for the best flavor. A good option is a 100-proof bourbon.
- Soak the fruit in the bourbon for at least 24 hours, or up to a week. This will help to plump the fruit and infuse it with bourbon flavor.
- Use a variety of dried fruit for a more complex flavor. Some good options include cherries, cranberries, raisins, apricots, and figs.
- Be sure to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter, more tender cake.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
- Fold in the soaked fruit and nuts gently. Overmixing will toughen the cake.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven for about 2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before glazing.
Conclusion:
This bourbon fruitcake is a delicious and festive holiday treat. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its rich, boozy flavor and moist texture, this cake is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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