FRENCH FRUITCAKE
The fruitcake from this French recipe uses candied orange peel, walnuts, and raisins to make a fruitcake requiring no aging.
Provided by Carol
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European French
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Toss the candied orange peel, walnuts, and raisins with 2 tablespoons flour. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter with the sugar and honey. Beat in the egg, then the cream or milk, rum, and vanilla. Stir together the remaining 1 1/2 cups flour and the baking powder; beat into the creamed mixture. Stir in the fruits and nuts. Turn the batter into a greased and floured 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 10 minutes. Lower the heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Bake the cake 45 minutes longer, or until it tests done with a toothpick. Transfer to a rack to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.9 calories, Carbohydrate 46.6 g, Cholesterol 52.6 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 89.3 mg, Sugar 19.4 g
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Jenn D'Angelo
[email protected]This fruitcake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the fruit was evenly distributed throughout. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the recipe by half.
James Morakinyo
[email protected]I made this fruitcake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! It was moist and flavorful, and the fruit was evenly distributed throughout. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Subarna Dey
[email protected]This fruitcake was a disappointment. It was dry and crumbly, and the fruit was sparse. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong. I won't be making this again.
Adgolgn Atinaf
[email protected]I've made this fruitcake several times now and it's always a hit. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The cake is dense and moist, and the fruit is perfectly plump and juicy. I love that I can customize the fruit to my liking.
Ma Amar
[email protected]This fruitcake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the fruit was evenly distributed throughout. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the recipe by half.
Dill FX
[email protected]I made this fruitcake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! It was moist and flavorful, and the fruit was evenly distributed throughout. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Heinrich Stroebel
[email protected]This fruitcake was a disappointment. It was dry and crumbly, and the fruit was sparse. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong. I won't be making this again.
Litzy Andrade
[email protected]I've made this fruitcake several times now and it's always a hit. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The cake is dense and moist, and the fruit is perfectly plump and juicy. I love that I can customize the fruit to my liking.
Stacey Carr
[email protected]This fruitcake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the fruit was evenly distributed throughout. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the recipe by half.
Kaniz Fatema Shova
[email protected]I made this fruitcake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! It was moist and flavorful, and the fruit was evenly distributed throughout. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Waleed Lawa
[email protected]This fruitcake was a disappointment. It was dry and crumbly, and the fruit was sparse. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong. I won't be making this again.
Joe Leija
[email protected]I've made this fruitcake several times now and it always turns out great. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The cake is dense and moist, and the fruit is perfectly plump and juicy. I love that I can customize the fruit to my likin
Robin Dabank
[email protected]This was a delicious fruitcake! I made it for a Christmas party and it was a hit. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the fruit was evenly distributed throughout. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.