MINIATURE CHRISTMAS FRUITCAKES
My Grand mum was Irish Although she spent more years living in London with her English husband, my Grand Da, she didn't give up her Irish cooking or the telling of Irish Tales. She always made Barmbrack ( Irish fruit cake)for Halloween. But at Christmas time she would ship these lovely little fruitcakes to her grandchildren in...
Provided by Dee Tourville
Categories Cakes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. In a saucepan, combine molasses, water and vanilla; add raisins and bring to a boil.
- 2. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in fruit; cool.
- 3. In a mixing bowl cream butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after adding each egg.
- 4. Stir together dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk.
- 5. Stir in fruit mixture; mixing well. Fold in the nuts.
- 6. Spoon into paper lined miniature muffin cups, filling almost to the top.
- 7. Bake at 325 for 22-24 minutes or until cake test shows it is done.
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Mr Phone
[email protected]These fruitcakes are the perfect holiday gift. They're festive, delicious, and everyone loves them.
saleemullah khan
[email protected]These miniature fruitcakes are so easy to make and they're always a hit. I love that they can be made ahead of time and frozen, so I can always have them on hand for a quick and easy dessert.
Valentin Tănase
[email protected]I made these fruitcakes with my grandmother's recipe and they were delicious. They're a classic holiday treat that everyone will love.
Liza Hossain
[email protected]These fruitcakes are the perfect way to use up leftover dried fruits and nuts. They're also a great way to get your kids involved in the kitchen.
Shamima Hossain
[email protected]I've been looking for a good miniature fruitcake recipe and this one is perfect. The cakes are moist and flavorful, and they're the perfect size for a small snack or dessert.
Dwain Popo
[email protected]These miniature fruitcakes are the perfect size for a small gift. I'm going to make a batch to give to my friends and family this Christmas.
BD.F Khan
[email protected]I made these fruitcakes for my office party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them. I'll definitely be making them again for next year's party.
Ioanna Xenophontos
[email protected]These fruitcakes are so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of dried fruits and nuts. They're the perfect holiday treat.
Batuulo Sheikh
[email protected]I've never made fruitcakes before, but these miniature ones were so easy to make. I love that they're baked in a muffin tin, it makes them so much easier to handle.
Tavlynn Durueke
[email protected]These miniature fruitcakes were the perfect addition to my Christmas dessert table. They were festive, delicious, and a hit with my guests.
THANDOLWETHU DLAMINI
[email protected]I made these fruitcakes with my kids and we had a lot of fun. They were easy to make, even for them. And they turned out so delicious! We'll definitely be making them again next year.
Andy Finlayson
[email protected]These fruitcakes were a bit more time-consuming to make than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. They were a huge hit at my Christmas party and everyone asked for the recipe.
Wicklife Odhiambo
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to make these fruitcakes because I'm not a huge fan of them. But I'm so glad I did! These fruitcakes are moist, flavorful, and not too sweet. I'll definitely be making them again next year.
Early Earl
[email protected]These fruitcakes are the perfect size for a small treat or snack. I love the combination of fruits and nuts. They're also very moist and flavorful.
Kristen Davis
[email protected]I was looking for a festive treat to make for Christmas and these miniature fruitcakes fit the bill perfectly. They were so easy to make and they turned out so pretty. I can't wait to share them with my friends and family!
Cassandra Lightfoot
[email protected]I've been making these fruitcakes for years and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the addition of the cherries and nuts.
Na'Zin Parker
[email protected]I made these as a gift for my friends and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Catty Prokins
[email protected]These miniature fruitcakes were perfect! Full of flavor and so moist. A definite keeper for Christmas, will be making next year again!