Indulge in the timeless tradition of Christmas baking with our exquisite Graham Fruitcake, a culinary masterpiece that combines the warmth of graham crackers with the vibrant flavors of candied fruits and nuts. This delectable treat, often associated with the Victorian era, is a harmonious blend of textures and tastes, making it a beloved holiday classic.
Our collection of recipes offers a variety of delightful variations to suit every palate. From the classic recipe that captures the traditional spirit of Christmas to the gluten-free and vegan options that cater to special dietary needs, each recipe is carefully crafted to deliver an unforgettable taste experience.
Embrace the nostalgia of the traditional Graham Fruitcake, featuring a moist and flavorful cake studded with candied fruits, nuts, and a hint of spice. Delight in the zesty twist of the Orange-Glazed Graham Fruitcake, where a vibrant orange glaze adds a burst of citrusy sweetness. For a healthier alternative, try the Reduced-Sugar Graham Fruitcake, which offers a guilt-free indulgence without compromising on taste.
Those with gluten sensitivities can relish the Gluten-Free Graham Fruitcake, a delectable treat that combines almond flour and coconut flour to create a tender and flavorful cake. Vegans will delight in the Vegan Graham Fruitcake, a plant-based masterpiece that showcases the power of wholesome ingredients.
No matter your dietary preferences, our collection of recipes ensures that everyone can savor the delectable charm of the Graham Fruitcake. Bake with love, cherish the memories, and create a timeless tradition that will be treasured for generations to come.
ICEBOX FRUITCAKE
This old-fashioned Icebox Fruitcake recipe is a traditional holiday dessert that's overflowing with decadent ingredients, like Graham cracker crumbs, pecans, maraschino cherries, and mini marshmallows.
Provided by The SouthernPlate Staff
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Finely crush graham crackers and coarsely chop pecans and drained cherries.
- Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix well.
- Turn out into a lightly buttered 9x13 baking dish and press flat into the pan with your hands. Chill for at least 6 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
GRAHAM FRUITCAKE
Celebrate the holidays with this simple and scrumptious Graham Fruitcake recipe. Crushed graham crackers replace the flour in this Graham Fruitcake made with spices, orange juice, raisins, dates and more!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Recipes
Time P2DT20m
Yield Makes 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Line 8x5-inch loaf pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of pan; set aside. Mix graham crumbs, spices, raisins, dates, candied fruit and walnuts in large bowl. Mix orange juice and corn syrup until well blended. Add to crumb mixture; stir just until crumbs are moistened.
- Press graham mixture firmly into prepared pan; cover tightly. Refrigerate at least 2 days.
- Remove cake from pan just before serving, using foil handles. Discard foil. Drizzle cake with Powdered Sugar Glaze (see Tip), if desired. Let stand until firm. Store, tighty wrapped, in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 140 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g
GRAHAM CRACKER FRUITCAKE
I like fruitcake as long as it doesn't have a lot of strange fruit in it. I like dates, candied cherries, raisins, and walnuts. So that limits a lot fruitcakes although I have changed recipes to suit my taste. I also like graham crackers, so when I found this on the cracker box years ago, I had to try it. I liked it.
Provided by Mimi in Maine
Categories Dessert
Time 1h50m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a very large bowl combine the first seven ingredients with 1/2 cup flour.
- Mix the remaining flour with the next five ingredients.
- Stir in the graham cracker crumbs.
- In a large mixing bowl beat butter and sugar till creamy.
- Gradually add egg yolks and beat till thick and fluffy.
- Add the graham crumb mixture and blend well.
- Stir into fruit mixture with orange juice.
- In separate bowl, beat egg whites till stiff but not dry; fold into graham cracker mixture.
- Turn into a well-greased 10" tube pan and bake in 325 degree oven for 1 1/4-1 1/2 hours.
- Cool in pan for 30 minutes then take out and put on rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 422, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 94, Sodium 329.2, Carbohydrate 56.6, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 42.3, Protein 5.4
NO-BAKE SPICED FRUITCAKE BALLS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 2h30m
Yield about 24 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine the dried dates, figs and cranberries in a medium microwave-safe bowl; add 2 tablespoons rum and the butter. Microwave in 1-minute intervals, stirring, until the dried fruit is softened and the butter is melted, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
- Toast the pecans in a small dry skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool, then coarsely chop.
- Combine the graham crackers, crystallized ginger, candied lemon peel, molasses, cinnamon, allspice and salt in a food processor. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon rum, the pecans and the dried-fruit mixture (with any liquid from the bowl). Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped and holds together when squeezed. (If the mixture is dry, add a little water just until it holds together.)
- Roll tablespoonfuls of the mixture into balls and arrange on a baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Put the sanding sugar on a plate. Roll the balls in the sugar to coat.
NO BAKE FRUITCAKE
My Grandma makes this recipe every year. You know It is Christmas when she serves this up!
Provided by Laura Davis
Categories Cakes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Place graham crackers in food processor, and pulse. Melt butter and marshmallows together, and mix with cherry juice, mix in graham crackers and cherries and nuts, mix well with hands and form into a loaf pan.Cool and cut.
GRANMAMA'S UNCOOKED (NO BAKE, NO COOK) FRUITCAKE
Not your typical fruit cake! We eat this one down South (Florida) and Granmama finally let me have the recipe. No baking, no aging and none of that "whatsit?" fruit!
Provided by shawnanddebbie
Categories Dessert
Time 12h20m
Yield 12 slices, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs.
- Granmama's recipe calls for "puffed" raisins. To puff them, soak in hot water for 30 minutes.
- Chop the nuts; drain and cut cherries in half (if they are whole).
- Melt marshmallows in milk.
- Mix all ingredients together.
- Pack into regular sized loaf pan.
- Refrigerated overnight and cut with a hot knife.
- Coconut is an optional ingredient.
- Cook time is refrigeration time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 625, Fat 20.8, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 12, Sodium 242.2, Carbohydrate 108.3, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 77, Protein 8.6
ICE BOX FRUITCAKE
My stepmother made this fruitcake when I was a girl (that was a long,long time ago!)And I asked her if she would send me the recipe some years ago. So the recipe you see if from her to me. She is still living at age 93.
Provided by Shirley Makekau
Categories Fruit Desserts
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Crush graham crackers very fine( in those days I used graham crackers but today I would use 1 pound graham cracker crumbs.
- 2. Chop and combine fruits and nuts
- 3. Heat butter, Eagle brand milk and marshmallows until marshmallows melt
- 4. Mix graham cracker crumbs with fruit and nuts, add spices and combine with Eagle Brand milk and marshmallow mixture. Mix well and pack in pan that has been lined with plastic wrap or cheese cloth. The mixture will be very sticky and I used my hands to mix as soon as the hot mixture cooled enough. Cake will keep indefinitely in the refrigerator Also in those days plastic wrap was not avaiable. Note: my step mom would wrap the fruit cake in the cheesecloth and then pour some brandy over it. I mix a little brandy extract in while mixing the whole thing together. This fruit cake tastes just like "Claxton Fruit Cake" if you've ever had any.
GRAHAM CRACKER FRUITCAKE
Steps:
- In a very large bowl combine first seven ingredients with 1/2 cup flour. In another bowl, mix remaining flour with next 5 ingredients.
- In another large bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Gradually add egg yolks and beat until thick and creamy. Add graham cracker mixture, blend well. Then stir into fruit mixture with orange juice. Can substitute juice from cherries. Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Fold in graham mixture. Can use a tube pan if you choose or several smaller pans for personal sizes.
- Bake at 325 degrees F. If tube pan approx 1-1 1/2 hours, if smaller pans 1/2 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
BIG EARL'S EASY ICEBOX FRUITCAKE
This is a very easy and good fruitcake with no baking. As with most of my recipes I invite you to add your own touch to it and modify it any way you want for you and your family. My grandkids, who normally quickly turn down fruitcake, come back for seconds on this one. My momma got the original recipe off the side of a box of...
Provided by Earl Williams
Categories Fruit Desserts
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Line two 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with plastic wrap, allowing wrap to hang over edges 3 or 4 inches.
- 2. In a large bowl, finely crush the graham crackers, then add the red and green cherries, candied fruit, and pecans.
- 3. Melt butter in a double boiler. Cool slightly. Add sweetened condensed milk, marshmallows, and bourbon (or wine), stir well. Pour this over the crackers and fruit. Mix well. The mixture should be very thick and moistened thoroughly. Pack mixture tightly into the lined pan making sure no air bubbles are trapped in the loaf. Garnish top with pecan and cherry halves. Cover tightly with the plastic wrap.
- 4. Allow to age in the refrigerator for at least 3-4 weeks or longer (the longer the better the flavor). The flavors will have a chance to blend and all of the liquids will be absorbed into the cake. I have keep them in the refrigerator for over two years and enjoyed a slice of fruitcake every once in a while all year long. After they have molded to the shape of the loaf pan (3 to 4 weeks) they may be removed from the pans for long term storage.
- 5. Note 1: I use a 32 ounce (2 pound) container of mixed candied fruit. I hold out enough of the red and green maraschino cherries (cut in half) and pecan halves to garnish the top of the fruitcakes, the rest of the cherries and pecans are cut up in the cake.
- 6. Note 2: 2 cup sweet wine (grape, blackberry or any flavor you desire) may be substituted for the bourbon or they both may be left completely out.
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe fruit. This will ensure that your fruitcake is moist and flavorful.
- Chop the fruit into small pieces. This will help it distribute evenly throughout the cake.
- Soak the fruit in rum or brandy. This will add flavor and moisture to the cake.
- Use a combination of light and dark brown sugar. This will give the cake a rich, molasses-like flavor.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
- Bake the cake in a slow oven. This will help it rise evenly and prevent it from becoming dry.
- Wrap the cake in plastic wrap and let it age for at least 2 weeks before serving. This will allow the flavors to develop and mellow.
Conclusion:
Graham fruitcake is a classic holiday dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its moist, flavorful crumb and rich, molasses-like flavor, it's sure to be a hit at your next holiday gathering. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to serve, give graham fruitcake a try. You won't be disappointed!
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