BEST BOILED FRUITCAKE

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This recipe produces a really moist fruit cake it was given to me by my mom, and it's really easy. My mom uses it for Christmas cake by icing it. I use it for birthdays, Christmas, or just for a treat.

Provided by Mark Richards

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ounces candied mixed fruit
5 ounces glace cherries, roughly chopped
2 ounces candied mixed citrus peel
2 ounces chopped walnuts
¾ cup butter
1 teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup milk
12 ounces sifted self-rising flour
2 eggs
1 ½ cups white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Line one 8 inch deep sided cake tin with parchment paper.
  • Place the fruit cherries, peel, walnuts, sugar, butter or margarine, mixed spice, baking soda and milk in a medium sized saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Let mixture cool to body temperature.
  • Stir in the flour and the eggs. Pour batter into the prepared pan. Wrap outside of pan with brown paper or newspaper.
  • Bake at 325 degrees F (160 degrees C) for 40 minutes then reduce temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and continue to baking cake for 1-1/2 hours. Remove cake from oven and allow it to cool in tin for 5 minutes then turn it out onto a cooling rack, remove greaseproof paper and leave until cool. Cake can be stored for up to 6 months wrapped in foil and in an air tight tin.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 587.5 calories, Carbohydrate 99.4 g, Cholesterol 75.8 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 621.1 mg, Sugar 38.4 g

Parii Khan
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This boiled fruitcake is the perfect dessert for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to be a hit with your guests.


Siamisang gaetshwane
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I've never made boiled fruitcake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Oasis Harry
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This boiled fruitcake is a great way to use up leftover fruit. It's also a delicious and healthy snack.


Max Pro980
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I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but this boiled fruitcake is actually really good. It's not too sweet or dry, and the fruit is cooked perfectly.


Helen Beshir
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This boiled fruitcake is a delicious and festive treat. It's perfect for Christmas or any other special occasion.


Argha Hazra
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I've made this boiled fruitcake several times now, and it's always a success. It's a great way to use up leftover fruit, and it's also a delicious and healthy snack.


Sujon S
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This boiled fruitcake is the perfect dessert for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to be a hit with your guests.


Tajkiaakter Jeny
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I've never made boiled fruitcake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Greg Lacroix
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This boiled fruitcake is a great way to use up leftover fruit. It's also a delicious and healthy snack.


Angel Mackey
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I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but this boiled fruitcake is actually really good. It's not too sweet or dry, and the fruit is cooked perfectly.


Aryan Ashik
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This boiled fruitcake is a delicious and festive treat. It's perfect for Christmas or any other special occasion.


Akash Kashi
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I've made this boiled fruitcake several times now, and it's always a success. It's a great way to use up leftover fruit, and it's also a delicious and healthy snack.


SaVaGe_812_
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This boiled fruitcake is the perfect dessert for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to be a hit with your guests.


Md Abdul
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I've never made boiled fruitcake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Foryou Khan
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This boiled fruitcake is a great way to use up leftover fruit. It's also a delicious and healthy snack.


Nur Hossain
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I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but this boiled fruitcake is actually really good. It's not too sweet or dry, and the fruit is perfectly cooked.


Laki Mali
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This boiled fruitcake is a classic Christmas tradition in my family. It's always a delicious and festive treat.


Shazaib Mohib
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I've been making this boiled fruitcake for years, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's well worth the effort.


Kourtneigh Ferguson
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This is the best boiled fruitcake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful, and the fruit is perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again for Christmas.