GOLDEN FRUITCAKE

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Categories     Cake     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Christmas

Yield Two standard loaves

Number Of Ingredients 19

fruit
2 cups raisins: golden, jumbo, or your favorite type of raisins
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup dried apricots, chopped
1 cup candied lemon peel
1 3/4 cups candied red cherries
3/4 cup brandy, rum, or whiskey; or apple juice, plus extra to brush over the cakes when they come out of the oven
cake
1 cup unsalted butter
1 3/4 cups sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon Fiori di Sicilia, optional
5 large eggs
3 3/4 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
1 cup milk
2 cups diced pecans or walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • 1) To prepare the fruit: Combine the dried fruit (except for the candied cherries) with liquid in a bowl. Cover and let the mixture steep overnight. 2) Preheat the oven to 300°F. Lightly grease the loaf pans of your choice: two 8 1/2" x 4 1/2" loaf pans OR five 7" wooden bakers OR six 7" paper bake & give pans. 3) To prepare the cake: In a large bowl, beat together the butter, sugar, corn syrup, baking powder, salt, and flavors. 4) Beat in the eggs one at time. 5) Stir in the flour alternately with the milk. 6) Add the undrained fruit, the candied cherries, and the nuts. 7) Spoon the batter into the lightly greased baking pans, filling them three-quarters full. 8) Bake the cakes for 50 to 80 minutes, depending on the size of the pans; smaller pans will bake for the shorter length of time. When done, the cakes will be a light golden brown all over, and a cake tester inserted into the center will come out clean. 9) Remove the cakes from the oven. Brush with brandy or the liquor of your choice while warm. 10) When completely cooled, wrap well and let rest at least 24 hours (or for up to a month, brushing with liquor or flavored syrup weekly), before serving.

Angel Simi
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This fruitcake is a bit of an acquired taste, but I love it. It's the perfect combination of sweet, boozy, and fruity.


Mike “mikomiko22” Pesta
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This fruitcake is a tradition in my family. We make it every year for Christmas and it's always a hit.


Zinat Akter
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This fruitcake is a labor of love, but it's worth it. It's the perfect way to celebrate the holidays.


Alyssa D'Angelo
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. This is the best fruitcake I've ever had!


Rana Ajmal
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This fruitcake is the perfect holiday gift. It's delicious and everyone loves it.


Aftabm Aftabm
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This fruitcake is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Sebastian Alvarado
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Overall, this is a good fruitcake recipe. I would definitely make it again.


Daniel Deleon
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This fruitcake is a bit too sweet for my taste.


NAHEED ALTAF
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I followed the recipe exactly and my fruitcake turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Magda Swannepoel
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This fruitcake is a bit boozy for my taste, but it's still very good. I would recommend using less rum next time.


Kashi gujjar
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I'm not usually a fan of fruitcake, but this one is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is perfect.


simion Velasquez
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This fruitcake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes fresh.


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


Mc P Official
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This is the best fruitcake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful, and the fruits and nuts are perfectly balanced.


THE MIDWEST DEVIL
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I made this fruitcake for a holiday party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the rich, fruity flavor and the moist texture.


Osadolor Gift
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This golden fruitcake is a delightful treat! The flavors of the dried fruits, nuts, and spices blend perfectly together, and the cake is moist and flavorful.