DRIED FRUIT FRUITCAKE
This is one very moist fruitcake, &, in my humble opinion, a huge cut above the usual fruitcake with candied fruit! And, when you can get raves from friends & relatives who don't ordinarily like fruitcake, well, that's definitely a plus! I usually use apricot brandy, but not always. For the dates, I like to use a cup of 'Fancy Medjool' dates & a cup of regular pitted dates, which I believe are 'Deglet Noor' dates. If the cake will probably be eaten during its first 'presentation,' you might want to unmold it onto a 14" serving plate & let it cool completely. Then, just before serving it, sprinkle the top lightly with powdered sugar, and--with pieces of larger dried fruits such as whole dates, apricot halves, apple slices, pear & peach halves, etc--fill the center of the cake & also place some on the edge of the serving plate all around the cake. Preparation & cooking time does not include the time it takes for the fruit mixture to cool.
Provided by Sydney Mike
Categories Dessert
Time 2h40m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine first 9 ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, then reduce to low & cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat & cool to room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 275 degrees F, then grease & flour a 12-cup Bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the next 6 ingredients which are dry, then stir in the lightly beaten eggs, the almond extract, and the cooled fruit mixture, & combine well.
- Spoon batter into the prepared Bundt pan & bake for at least 2 hours & 20 minutes. Toothpick in the center should come out clean.
- Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes, then unmold onto a serving plate & cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.6, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 27.8, Sodium 84.5, Carbohydrate 52.9, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 38.3, Protein 4.6
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[email protected]I love this fruitcake! It's the perfect holiday treat.
Valerie Ampadu
[email protected]This is the first time I've ever made fruitcake and it turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.
Only Yours
[email protected]This fruitcake is a family tradition. We make it every year for Christmas and it's always a hit.
hellal khan
[email protected]I've made this fruitcake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect holiday gift.
Dark Lover
[email protected]This fruitcake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still a good recipe.
Love
[email protected]I love this fruitcake! It's so moist and flavorful, and the dried fruit is perfectly chewy.
O M F S
[email protected]This fruitcake is a labor of love, but it's worth it. It's the perfect holiday treat.
Nilesh
[email protected]This fruitcake is a classic for a reason. It's moist, flavorful, and always a hit at holiday gatherings.
ROHAN FF
[email protected]I've never been a fan of fruitcake, but this one changed my mind. It was so moist and flavorful.
Ivy Watts
[email protected]This fruitcake was easy to make and it turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.
Shenu Sineya
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but this one was actually pretty good. The cake was moist and the dried fruit was chewy.
Lily Swadling
[email protected]I made this fruitcake for my family and they loved it! They said it was the best fruitcake they've ever had.
Trentity Young
[email protected]I was so excited to try this fruitcake, but I was disappointed. The cake was dry and the dried fruit was hard.
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[email protected]This is the best fruitcake I've ever had! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the dried fruit is perfectly chewy.
Siddique Piyara
[email protected]I've made this fruitcake several times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Carys Thackwray
[email protected]This fruitcake was a huge hit at our holiday party! Everyone loved the moist, flavorful cake and the chewy dried fruit. I'll definitely be making this again next year.