FRUITCAKE

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Every year, my friends offer to buy the ingredients if I'll make these. I use the mini-pans, and usually have to make at least two batches.

Provided by CCLady

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h45m

Yield 8 mini cakes

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups butter
8 eggs
5 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon mace
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 1/2 lbs light raisins
4 lbs mixed candied fruit (cherries, pineapple, etc)
4 cups pecans
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup brandy, plus extra for basting

Steps:

  • Combine fruit, raisins and pecans in a bowl.
  • Stir in 1 cup flour.
  • Cream butter, sugar, spices and eggs until light.
  • Combine remaining flour, salt and baking powder.
  • Combine honey, vanilla, almond extract and brandy; blend well.
  • Alternately add flour mixture and honey mixture to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition.
  • Stir in fruit-nut mixture.
  • Spoon into pans-batter should be too stiff to pour.
  • Bake at 250º for two hours, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • While still hot, spoon 2 tablespoons of brandy over each cake.
  • When cool, cover with foil; let stand in cool place for at least two weeks; every 3 days pour one tablespoon brandy over each.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2173.9, Fat 91.2, SaturatedFat 34.3, Cholesterol 333.5, Sodium 812.9, Carbohydrate 323.4, Fiber 11.2, Sugar 253.4, Protein 20.7

sanulama 9818519992
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This fruitcake is a bit dense, but it's so flavorful. I love the chewy texture and the crunch of the nuts.


Hanan Arshad
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I've never made fruitcake before, but this recipe made it so easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the cake turned out perfectly.


Rokiy Khan
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This fruitcake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of fruits and nuts. It's the perfect holiday treat.


JOKER JOKER
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I've been making this fruitcake for years, and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect holiday treat.


Fayaadh Ali
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This fruitcake is the perfect gift. It's delicious, and it's so easy to make. I love that I can make it ahead of time, too.


Satar Sultani
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I made this fruitcake for a Christmas party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again next year.


Promise Tardoo
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This fruitcake is a bit dense, but it's so flavorful. I love the chewy texture and the crunch of the nuts.


Lamin Jobe
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I've never made fruitcake before, but this recipe made it so easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the cake turned out perfectly.


Janet van Tonder
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This fruitcake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of fruits and nuts. It's the perfect holiday treat.


Maryam Atkinson
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I've been making this fruitcake for years, and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect holiday treat.


Rojan Gautam
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This fruitcake is the perfect gift. It's delicious, and it's so easy to make. I love that I can make it ahead of time, too.


Dustin C bentley
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I made this fruitcake for a Christmas party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again next year.


Nabin Joshi
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This fruitcake is a bit dense, but it's so flavorful. I love the chewy texture and the crunch of the nuts.


william steel
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I've never made fruitcake before, but this recipe made it so easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the cake turned out perfectly.


Aftab Butt
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This fruitcake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of fruits and nuts. It's the perfect holiday treat.


Emmanuel Wilson
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of fruitcake. But I'm so glad I did! This fruitcake is delicious. It's not too sweet, and the fruit is perfectly balanced.


Dorcas doreen
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This is my go-to fruitcake recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser, and it's so easy to make. I love that I can make it ahead of time, too.


Jack Ayliffe
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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 flavor is amazing!


Chidiebere Ezekiel
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This fruitcake is the best I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful, and the fruit is perfectly distributed throughout. I'll definitely be making this again.


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