Best 6 Cherry Fruitcake Recipes
Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our exquisite Cherry Fruitcake, a timeless classic brimming with festive flavors. This delectable treat is not just any fruitcake; it's a symphony of sweet and tangy cherries, perfectly complemented by a moist and tender crumb. Our collection of recipes offers a variety of options to suit every baker's skill level and preference. From the traditional Dark Cherry Fruitcake, bursting with rich and bold flavors, to the White Chocolate Cherry Fruitcake, where creamy white chocolate elevates the sweetness of cherries, we have it all. And for those who prefer a gluten-free alternative, our Gluten-Free Cherry Fruitcake provides the same delightful taste without compromising on texture. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to ensure that every bite is a moment of pure bliss. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a baking adventure that will leave your taste buds wanting more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CHERRY PINEAPPLE FRUITCAKE
This is the finishing touch to our Christmas dinner. My family always claimed they didn't like fruitcake, but they love this one! For the best flavor, let it sit overnight before slicing.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 2h5m
Yield 12-16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the cherries, pineapple, pecans and 1 cup flour; set aside. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Beat in vanilla. Combine baking powder and remaining flour; gradually add to creamed mixture. Fold in fruit mixture., Spoon into a greased and waxed paper-lined 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 300° for 1-3/4 to 2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Remove waxed paper while warm; cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts :
CHERRY DATE FRUITCAKE
It's a Christmas tradition for me to serve this fruitcake at parties and to give it to friends and family. Jam-packed with nuts and cherries, it puts a new spin on a holiday mainstay.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 2h
Yield 2 fruitcakes.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Add the pecans, cherries, pineapple and dates; toss to coat. Beat eggs and apple juice; add to fruit mixture and mix well. Grease two foil-lined 9x5-in. loaf pans. Press half of the mixture into each pan. , Bake at 300° for 1-3/4 to 2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans; carefully remove foil. Brush loaves with corn syrup. Cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 14g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CHERRY FRUITCAKE
This fruitcake will not be bitter because it has no citron. I got it from a good friend's Mom in the 80's. When you slice it and hold it up to the light, there is very little cake, and it looks like stained glass. Many "fruitcake haters" have been won over by this cake.
Provided by TigerJo
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Yield 1 fruitcake
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Using a tube pan (line bottom with two greased layers of greased waxed paper, and grease sides of pan); or using two loaf pans or eight mini-loaf pans (line bottom/sides with two greased layers of waxed paper). Be generous with shortening on the layer next to the cake.
- Cut pineapple, red and green cherries in half; cut dates in 3 pieces.Using hands, combine pineapple, cherries, dates, and pecans in a large bowl. Add sugar, mix well, and set aside for 10 minutes.
- Beat eggs& vanilla until light and fluffy; pour over fruit and nut mixture. Using hands, mix well. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Pour on above mixture until"syrupy", again, using hands.
- Preheat oven to 275°F Add cake mixture evenly to pans and pack down tightly. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean, approximately 90 minutes for a tube pan; 1 1/4 hr for 2 loaf pans; and check starting after an hour for mini-loaf pans.
- Remove cake (s) from oven, cool slightly, and remove waxed paper while still warm.
CHOCOLATE-CHERRY FRUITCAKE
This is a delicious, decadent fruitcake that is, in my opinion a tasty change from the old tried and true variety. I hope you will try it and enjoy it as much as my family does. These cakes will last, well-wrapped, for about a week. If you want a really boozy cake, you can brush with additional liquor every few days before serving. They can be frozen, altho if you choose that route, don't add liquor to them. You can rewarm them once they're thawed out and add it later. Amounts will vary depending on how large you serve. Source: David Lebovitz from the Food Network.
Provided by FLUFFSTER
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 2 loaf pans
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180C.).
- A day or so before you make the cake, toss the cherries in 1/4 cup liquor. Cover, and let macerate (soak up the liquor).
- To bake the cakes, grease two 9-inch(23cm)loaf pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper and dust with cocoa powder.
- Sift together the flour, cocoa, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a standing mixer, or by hand,.
- beat the butter and sugar until very light and fluffy. Stir together the eggs and yolk with the vanilla, then dribble them in while beating.
- Mix in one-third of the flour/cocoa mixture, then half of the buttermilk or yogurt. Then mix in another third of the dry ingredients, then the rest of the yogurt or buttermilk. Finally, add the remaining dry ingredients, and gently stir in the nuts, chocolate chips and cherries.(which should have absorbed all the liquid. If not, add that as well.).
- Divide and smooth the batter into the prepared loaf pans and bake for 45 minutes, or unril a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand on the counter-top for about 15 minutes.
- With a skewer, poke about 50 holes in the cake and spoon 3 tablespoons of liquor over each cake. Let cool.
CHERRY FRUITCAKE COOKIES
This recipe has been in our family for years. We prefer to use just cherries for the fruit but I am sure you could use any candied fruit.
Provided by Gwen Langham Howell
Categories Desserts Cookies Drop Cookie Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 60
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.
- Sift flour, cinnamon, and salt into a large bowl. In a separate large bowl, beat margarine and sugar until light. Stir in 1 cup of the sifted dry ingredients. Beat in the eggs and the wine to make a batter.
- Toss the the chopped pecans and the candied cherries in the remaining flour mixture; stir in batter. Drop dough by teaspoons onto prepared baking sheets
- Bake cookies in preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 54.8 mg, Sugar 7.8 g
CHERRY WALNUT FRUITCAKE
I found this recipe in Great Good Food by Julee Rosso. I made this for the first time at Christmas 2005. Everyone loved it. It is rich, but tasty.
Provided by Scrivener1
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 24 muffins
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300°F.
- Lightly spray or wipe four 3x6x2 inch loaf pans with vegetable oil. (I used muffin cups which worked out great).
- In a large bowl, combine cherries, dates, and 1/2 cup sherry; set aside for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a separate large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and baking powder. Add the nuts. Add the egg and egg whites. Mix well.
- Stir the flour mixture into the fruit mixture. Place 1 cup of batter into each loaf pan.
- Bake for 1 hour, or until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and immediately pour the remaining sherry over the loaves.
- Keep in a tin, well wrapped with plastic wrap, for up to two weeks.
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe cherries: This will ensure that your fruitcake is bursting with flavor.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the fruitcake tough.
- Bake the fruitcake in a slow oven: This will help to prevent the fruitcake from drying out.
- Let the fruitcake cool completely before icing it: This will help to prevent the icing from melting.
- Store the fruitcake in a cool, dry place: This will help to keep the fruitcake fresh for longer.
Conclusion:
Cherry fruitcake is a classic holiday treat that is sure to please everyone at your table. It is a moist, flavorful cake that is packed with cherries and nuts. With a little planning and effort, you can make a delicious cherry fruitcake that will be the star of your holiday dessert table.
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