DRIED NUT AND FRUIT CAKE
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories dessert, side dish
Time 2h25m
Yield One 6-pound cake
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
- Grease the bottom and sides of an 8-cup souffle dish or a 9 by 5 by 3 inch loaf pan. Line with brown paper; grease paper.
- Combine walnuts, pecans, brazil nuts, dates, apricots, prunes, candied fruits, raisins and cherries in large bowl.
- Sift flour, baking powder and salt over nuts and fruits. Toss lightly until well coated.
- Beat eggs, sugar and vanilla in a medium-size bowl with electric mixer until fluffy and light. Pour over nut mixture. Stir gently to combine.
- Fill prepared dish or pan, pressing cake mixture firmly so it will hold its shape after baking.
- Bake for one hour and 45 minutes. (If fruits are browning too quickly, cover with buttered foil). Remove cake to wire rack.
- Spoon 1/4 cup brandy over cake. Let stand one hour. Invert; peel off paper; turn right side up; let stand on wire rack until cooled completely. Place wire rack in shallow pan; spoon remaining 1/2 cup brandy over cake.
- To store: Wrap in cheesecloth that has been soaked in brandy. Wrap in heavy duty foil or store in tightly covered container. If cheesecloth dries out, dip in brandy and rewrap cake.
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Jacob Velez
[email protected]This cake is a great way to use up leftover nuts and fruits. It's easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.
Abrar khan kpk
[email protected]This is the best dried nut and fruit cake I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful, and the nuts and fruits are the perfect addition.
Moinul Islam
[email protected]I love this cake! It's so moist and flavorful. I always get compliments on it when I bring it to parties.
Nancy Pulido
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a holiday party or potluck. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Neddy Odonoghue
[email protected]I've been making this cake for years, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover nuts and fruits.
Rohan yt
[email protected]This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and bland, and the nuts and fruits were scarce.
Wail Fattah
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but this one was actually really good. The nuts and fruits added a nice flavor and texture.
Jermaine Martin
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time I make it.
Alice Nampokolwe
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he'd ever had.
Brenda Iriza
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever nuts and fruits I have on hand.
Filip Kic
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Diane Hamilton
[email protected]This cake was delicious! The combination of nuts and fruits was perfect, and the cake was moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Hesti Yusup
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe to have on hand for last-minute gifts or potlucks.
Rylan Malphrus
[email protected]This dried nut and fruit cake was a hit at my holiday party! It was moist and flavorful, and the nuts and fruits added a nice crunch and sweetness. I will definitely be making this again next year.