DOWAGER DUCHESS FRUITCAKE
Make sure to plan ahead: This cake needs to sit for at least one month to allow the flavors to develop. To serve, slice it as thinly as possible.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Yield Makes five 5 3/4-by-3-inch tea loaves, or two 9-by-5-by-2 1/2-inch tea loaves
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Line bottoms of pans with buttered parchment. Combine candied citrus and almonds in a mixing bowl, and set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping down sides of bowl at least twice. Stir in 3 tablespoons sherry and the citrus zest.
- Reduce speed of mixer to low. Add flour, 1 cup at a time, beating until just combined. Fold in candied citrus and almonds.
- Pour the batter into prepared pans. Bake until golden and set and a cake tester inserted into the middle of each cake comes out clean, about 1 hour 15 minutes (20 to 30 minutes for larger cakes).
- Remove the cakes from oven, and douse each with 3 tablespoons sherry. Cool the cakes completely on a wire rack. Remove cakes from loaf pans, and discard parchment paper. Wrap the cakes in muslin or cheesecloth. Store in a cool, dark, dry place, dousing cakes with several tablespoons of sherry once a week for at least 1 month before serving.
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Saif Hossain
[email protected]A bit too dense for my taste.
Russell Marney
[email protected]Candied fruits are a nice touch.
Deborah “Debsdesigns” Blaylock
[email protected]So moist and flavorful!
Ahmed Hussain Ali
[email protected]I'll definitely be making this again!
Stizzy 254
[email protected]This is the best fruitcake I've ever had!
Oo U
[email protected]This fruitcake is amazing!
Millie Aked
[email protected]I found this fruitcake to be a bit dry, but the flavors were good.
Kellen
[email protected]This fruitcake is a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavors are good.
Brad Pirikahu (Braddlesdakiwi)
[email protected]I've never been a fan of fruitcake, but this one is delicious! It's so moist and flavorful, and the candied fruits are a nice touch. I'll definitely be making this again!
ando kely
[email protected]This is the best fruitcake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful, and the candied fruits are a nice touch. I'll definitely be making this again!
Sahib Jee
[email protected]This fruitcake is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful, and the candied fruits are a nice touch. I'll definitely be making this again!
Donielle Kirkwood
[email protected]I found this fruitcake to be a bit dry, but the flavors were good.
iqra munir
[email protected]This fruitcake is a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavors are good.
Victor Mwasenga
[email protected]I've never been a fan of fruitcake, but this one changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful, and the candied fruits are a nice touch. I'll definitely be making this again!
Bikesh Yadav
[email protected]This fruitcake is delicious! I especially love the combination of dried fruits and spices. It's a perfect holiday treat.
Asoid Asoid
[email protected]I've been baking this fruitcake for years, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's so flavorful and moist, and the candied fruits and nuts add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. Highly recommend!
Shafii Ismail
[email protected]This Dowager Duchess Fruitcake is an absolute delight! The flavors and textures are so rich and complex, and it's perfectly moist and dense. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out beautifully. Highly recommend!