Best 8 Date Nut Fruitcake Recipes

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Indulge in the timeless tradition of holiday baking with our Date Nut Fruitcake, a delectable treat that combines the richness of dates, the crunch of nuts, and the warmth of spices. This classic fruitcake is a labor of love, carefully crafted with premium ingredients and aged to perfection. With three variations to choose from, including a gluten-free option, our Date Nut Fruitcake caters to a variety of dietary preferences. Discover the secrets behind this cherished holiday tradition and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHERRY DATE FRUITCAKE



Cherry Date Fruitcake image

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

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
5-1/2 cups pecan halves
2 jars (16 ounces each) maraschino cherries, drained and halved
1 pound diced candied pineapple
2 packages (8 ounces each) chopped pitted dates
6 eggs
1/2 cup apple juice
1/4 cup light corn syrup

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.

PECAN DATE FRUITCAKE



Pecan Date Fruitcake image

My husband grew up in Louisiana and has fond memories of his mother's fruitcake. I make this for him every year to remind him of special times. Pretty slices are an attractive addition.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 3 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds pitted dates, quartered
1 pound pecan halves (4 cups)
1 pound candied cherries, halved (2-1/4 cups)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Grease and line three 8x4-in. loaf pans with waxed paper; set aside. In a large bowl, combine dates, nuts and cherries. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; stir into fruit mixture until well coated. In a bowl, beat eggs and vanilla until foamy. Fold into fruit mixture and mix well. Pour into prepared pans., Bake at 300° for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Remove waxed paper. Cool completely before slicing. Wrap and store in a cool, dry place.

Nutrition Facts :

DATE NUT BREAD/FRUIT CAKE



Date Nut Bread/Fruit Cake image

This is a Wonderful Date bread that also makes a nice fruit cake that is not overpowering in taste. It does solves both cravings.

Provided by SnowyowlPB

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 55m

Yield 2 lofes, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 (10 ounce) package dates
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla
3 1/2 cups flour, sifted
cooking spray
1 (32 ounce) package mixed candied fruit
8 ounces candied cherries

Steps:

  • Cut dates and soak in boiling water about 15 minutes.
  • Do not use a miker - put all ingredients into bowl, add dates and water.
  • Mix thouroughly,.
  • Spray pans with cooking spray. This can also be make as cupcakes(do not spray).
  • Fill pans 1/3 full or cupcakes a little over half.
  • Bake at 350 until bread will bounce back from touch. About 35 minutes.
  • If cupcakes about 15 - 18 minutes.
  • 2 Breads, or 2 dz. cupcakes.
  • Fruit Cakes.
  • Double date bread mix and add Fruit Cake Mix, top with Cherries.
  • Bake as Date Break or cupcakes.
  • 4 Breads, or 4 dz cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2238.9, Fat 46.1, SaturatedFat 17.4, Cholesterol 166.8, Sodium 1111.8, Carbohydrate 450.8, Fiber 15.1, Sugar 350.1, Protein 21.9

DATE CAKE



Date Cake image

Simple coffee cake with a wonderful flavor and unique broiled topping.

Provided by LAUREL1

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Coffee Cake Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ cups water
1 ½ cups raisins
¾ cup dates, pitted and chopped
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup butter
¾ cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons butter
½ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch square pan. In a saucepan, combine water and raisins. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in chopped dates and baking soda. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter and 3/4 cup white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Beat in the flour, salt and date mixture. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove cake from oven, and set oven to Broil.
  • Make Topping: In a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter. Stir in brown sugar, cream and chopped nuts. Spread mixture over warm cake and place under broiler until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Watch carefully - it burns easily under the broiler. Cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.3 calories, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 64.9 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 252.5 mg, Sugar 27.5 g

FRUITCAKE (FROM QUICK BREAD MIX)



Fruitcake (From Quick Bread Mix) image

Use 3 boxes of Quick Bread Mix. Pumpkin, Date, Nut, Cranberry are some of the choices. You can mix and match any of these and end up with a great fruitcake. Makes 11 mini loaves.

Provided by CJAY8248

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 11 mini cakes, 11 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 (15 ounce) packages quick bread mix
2 lbs candied fruit
1 1/2 lbs candied cherries
1 lb raisins
1 1/2-2 lbs pecans
3 eggs
3 cups water

Steps:

  • Combine bread mix and water. Mix well. Add remaining ingredients. Mix. Spoon into greased and floured pans. Bake 1 hour at 350*.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1034.8, Fat 46.2, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 57.7, Sodium 166.5, Carbohydrate 160.9, Fiber 9.8, Sugar 143.5, Protein 9.2

DATE-NUT APPLE CAKE



Date-Nut Apple Cake image

WE have enjoyed this recipe for many years. It was given to me by a college friend. It looks like a standard fruit cake, but the rich, moist texture of apples, dates, raisins and nuts makes it a very satisfying dessert. A slice of this cake, topped with whipped cream, whipped topping or a big scoop of ice cream will have your guests coming back for more.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (8 ounces) chopped dates
1 cup raisins
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1-3/4 cups boiling water
1 cup chopped peeled tart apple
1 cup chopped walnuts
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine dates and raisins. Add 1 tablespoon flour and toss to coat; set aside. , In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the baking soda, salt and remaining flour; add to creamed mixture alternately with boiling water. Stir in the apple, walnuts and reserved date mixture., Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 65-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 497mg sodium, Carbohydrate 79g carbohydrate (54g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

ENGLISH WALNUT DATE CAKE



English Walnut Date Cake image

This has been a favorite of my husband's since I can long remember. His mother always manages to bake him one every year (she's 75) for Christmas...though she claims it's always his last.

Provided by HoneeBee

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     UK and Ireland     English

Time 3h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds dates, pitted and chopped
2 pounds English walnuts, coarsely chopped
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
4 large egg yolks egg yolks
4 large egg whites egg whites

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine dates, walnuts, sugar, baking powder and flour. Stir in egg yolks. In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold the whites into the fruit/nut mixture until no streaks remain. Spoon into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 90 minutes. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 632.6 calories, Carbohydrate 70.7 g, Cholesterol 51.2 mg, Fat 38.4 g, Fiber 8.6 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 81.3 mg, Sugar 50 g

DATE NUT LOAF CAKE



Date Nut Loaf Cake image

An easy and quick date nut loaf served with a warm brown sugar sauce.

Provided by Rae

Categories     Desserts     Cakes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
1 cup water
½ cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup butter
⅓ cup heavy cream
½ cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan. In a saucepan over medium heat, bring dates and water to a boil. Stir in 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup sugar until melted. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda. Let cool for 10 minutes.
  • Place date mixture into a large bowl. Blend in flour, eggs and vanilla. Stir in chopped walnuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely. Serve slices with Warm Sauce.
  • To make Warm Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 1/4 cup butter with cream and brown sugar. Heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and sugar is dissolved.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 calories, Carbohydrate 48.4 g, Cholesterol 55.1 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 198.3 mg, Sugar 33.7 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of nuts and fruits. This will give your fruitcake a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include walnuts, pecans, almonds, raisins, cranberries, and cherries.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the fruitcake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the fruitcake in a slow oven. This will help to prevent the fruitcake from drying out. Bake the fruitcake at 250 degrees Fahrenheit for 2-3 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Wrap the fruitcake in plastic wrap and store it in a cool, dark place. This will help to keep the fruitcake moist and flavorful. The fruitcake can be stored for up to 2 weeks at room temperature, or for up to 6 months in the refrigerator.

Conclusion:

Date nut fruitcake is a delicious and festive holiday treat. It's easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you're looking for a traditional fruitcake recipe or something a little more unique, you're sure to find a recipe in this article that you'll love.

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