CANDIED FRUITCAKE
I discovered that candied fruit likes getting soused with currants or dates, and that it isn't fussy about the medium: sherry, rum or Cognac all make it happy. And the trick to baking with it is simple: use the good stuff and use it judiciously. Fold just enough diced peel and choice cherries into a batter with chopped dates and spice and watch the tone and texture lighten up. No one would dream of calling this fruitcake.
Provided by Kay Rentschler
Categories cakes, dessert
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Combine dates and candied fruit in a small bowl; pour coffee and brandy over them, and stir to combine. Cover and macerate 6 hours or overnight.
- Place oven rack in lowest position and large roasting pan on rack. Fill pan halfway with hot water. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 10-inch tube pan. Stir flour, mace, cinnamon, cloves, salt, baking powder and soda together in medium bowl; set aside.
- In mixer with paddle attachment, beat butter on medium speed until light and fluffy, 40 seconds. Scrape down bowl, add brown sugar, and beat until light and fluffy, 2 minutes. Mix in vanilla. Add eggs, beating well after each addition.
- With machine on low speed, add dry ingredients, and mix just to combine. Mix in dates, fruit and macerating liquid. Turn batter into cake pan, smoothing top. Bake in water bath until cake has risen and top is brown, about an hour. Remove cake from oven, cool in pan on wire rack 5 minutes, turn out of pan right-side up onto rack and cool completely.
- Heat sugar with 1 tablespoon water to a simmer, stirring to dissolve sugar. Simmer until syrup thickens slightly. Remove from heat. Arrange slices of candied fruit on top of cake, and brush with syrup.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 305, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 214 milligrams, Sugar 23 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Shihab Ali
[email protected]This was my first time making fruitcake and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was easy to do. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the candied fruit and nuts added a nice touch.
Ladis Tensah
[email protected]I've made this fruitcake several times and it's always a hit. It's moist, flavorful, and the candied fruit and nuts give it a nice crunch. It's the perfect holiday treat!
Witness Juma
[email protected]This fruitcake was delicious! I loved the combination of candied fruit and nuts. It was the perfect holiday treat.
Sindi Mathonsi
[email protected]The fruitcake was a little dry, but the flavor was good. I think I would add more liquid next time.
Gideon Mensah
[email protected]This fruitcake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.
Yanette Cobos
[email protected]I was looking for a fruitcake recipe that was easy to make and this one fit the bill. It turned out delicious! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the candied fruit and nuts added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.
Kesha Barrow
[email protected]This was my first time making fruitcake and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was easy to do. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the candied fruit and nuts added a nice touch.
Sadiki Fundi
[email protected]I've made this fruitcake several times and it's always a hit. It's moist, flavorful, and the candied fruit and nuts give it a nice crunch. It's the perfect holiday treat!
Malik Zaib Ali
[email protected]This fruitcake was delicious! I loved the combination of candied fruit and nuts. It was the perfect holiday treat.
Arlene Michel
[email protected]The fruitcake was a little dry, but the flavor was good. I think I would add more liquid next time.
Clinton Alozie
[email protected]This fruitcake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.
PANNDA GAMING
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how good this fruitcake was. I'm not usually a fan of fruitcake, but this one was moist and flavorful. The candied fruit and nuts added a nice touch.
Md. Nazim Khan
[email protected]This fruitcake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I used a variety of candied fruits and nuts, and the cake was moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Hamzaplays123
[email protected]I've been making this fruitcake for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The candied fruit gives it a delicious sweetness and the nuts add a nice crunch. It's the perfect holiday treat!
Dulal Khan
[email protected]This fruitcake was a huge hit at my holiday party! Everyone raved about how moist and flavorful it was. I will definitely be making this again next year.