BACKHOUSE FAMILY FRUITCAKE
Alcohol, like rum, preserve fruitcakes. Mixing with the fruit, it starts fermentation, creating that wonderful taste, which improves with time.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Yield Makes one 8-inch cake
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 300 degrees. Brush 8-inch springform pan with soft butter. Line bottom and sides with parchment; brush with butter.
- Combine fruit and nuts in a bowl; set aside. Sift the flours, baking powder, and salt. In the bowl of an electric mixer with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Reduce speed; add eggs, one at a time, mixing well between each addition. Add vanilla and rum.
- In two additions, add dry ingredients to butter. Scrape down bowl between additions. Fold in fruit and nuts. Pour batter into pan. Bake until golden and set, about 2 1/2 hours. Cover with foil if it colors too much.
- Cool on a wire rack. Remove from pan; discard parchment. Wrap in cheesecloth or muslin. Douse with 1/2 cup rum. Store in a cool, dry place; douse with 1/2 cup rum weekly for at least 1 month before serving.
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Zahirul Islam
[email protected]This fruitcake is delicious! I love the combination of fruits and nuts.
Olu
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but this one was actually pretty good. I would definitely make it again.
Ose Oscar
[email protected]This fruitcake was a lot of work to make, but it was worth it. It was so delicious and everyone loved it.
Kaylee Morales
[email protected]The fruitcake was a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I might add some more moisture next time.
Sodaba Sharifi
[email protected]This fruitcake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less sugar next time.
Philemon Ubah
[email protected]I love the moist texture and the flavor of this fruitcake. It's the perfect holiday treat.
abeselom belete
[email protected]This is my go-to fruitcake recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make.
Shatrudhan yadav
[email protected]This fruitcake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use any kind of fruit I want.
Mohammad Nazmul
[email protected]I made this fruitcake for my holiday party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Sasa Belanov√°
[email protected]This is the best fruitcake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful, and the fruits are perfectly balanced. I highly recommend this recipe.
Crystal Burrell
[email protected]My family loved this fruitcake! It was moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again for Christmas.