FRUITCAKE

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This is my 90-year-old grandmother's recipe. Very simple.

Provided by Roxy

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Liqueur Dessert Recipes     Brandy

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups packed brown sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking soda
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons ground cloves
2 tablespoons ground allspice
2 tablespoons ground nutmeg
4 eggs
2 tablespoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
½ cup brandy
1 ½ cups raisins
1 ½ cups chopped nuts
1 ½ cups dried mixed fruit
1 ½ cups butter, melted
1 ¾ cups brandy

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Grease and flour a tube pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine sugar, flour, soda, spices, eggs, lemon rind, vanilla, 1/2 cup brandy, fruit, nuts, and melted butter or margarine. Mix thoroughly. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour, or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
  • Wrap cooled cake in foil. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons brandy over the cake everyday for 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 639.3 calories, Carbohydrate 71.9 g, Cholesterol 92.3 mg, Fat 27 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 377.8 mg, Sugar 36 g

Ramy Midou
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I've never been a big fan of fruitcake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's moist and flavorful, and the fruit is evenly distributed.


Renee Coney
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This fruitcake is a bit too dense for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Harikishor Roy
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I made this fruitcake for Christmas last year, and it was a hit! It's a bit on the sweet side, but it's perfect for a holiday treat.


Laura Elizabeth
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This fruitcake is dense and flavorful. I used a mix of dried fruits and nuts, and it turned out really well.


Lareen Solis
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I've made this fruitcake several times, and it's always a hit. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it.


Manoj Sah
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This fruitcake is very easy to make, and it turned out great. I used a mix of dried fruits and nuts, and it was a perfect holiday treat.


Thora Thora
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I've never been a big fan of fruitcake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's moist and flavorful, and the fruit is evenly distributed.


Prince DeeKay
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This fruitcake is a bit too dense for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Murphydog 1350
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I made this fruitcake for Christmas last year, and it was a hit! It's a bit on the sweet side, but it's perfect for a holiday treat.


Oscah Laundry
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This fruitcake is dense and flavorful. I used a mix of dried fruits and nuts, and it turned out really well.


Samii Uullah
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I've made this fruitcake several times, and it's always a hit. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it.


NaNcY MadriD
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This fruitcake is very easy to make, and it turned out great. I used a mix of dried fruits and nuts, and it was a perfect holiday treat.


Mohammad Fuhad
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I've never been a big fan of fruitcake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's moist and flavorful, and the fruit is evenly distributed.


Maleigha McFerron
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This fruitcake is a bit too dense for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Kacie Baker
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I made this fruitcake for Christmas last year, and it was a hit! It's a bit on the sweet side, but it's perfect for a holiday treat.


Kwagala Zaria
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This fruitcake is dense and flavorful. I used a mix of dried fruits and nuts, and it turned out really well.


Dx Juyel
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I've made this fruitcake several times now, and it always comes out great. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it.


MD GAHED MOLA
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This fruitcake is so moist and delicious! I used a combination of dried cranberries, cherries, and raisins, and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!


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