MRS. HARVEY'S WHITE FRUITCAKE RECIPE - (3.8/5)
Provided by PatN
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Chop nuts and fruit in medium size pieces; dredge with 1/4 c. flour. Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Sift together remaining flour and baking powder; fold into butter - egg mixture. Stir in vanilla and lemon extracts. Blend in fruit and nuts. Grease a 10 inch tube pan. Line with parchment, waxed paper or foil; grease again. Pour batter into prepared pan or pans. Place in cold oven and bake at 250 degrees for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or 2 hours in 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch loaf pans. Check cakes 1 hour before done, again in 30 min. When done, remove from oven; cool in pans or cake rack. Makes 5 pounds of fruitcake. NOTE; In 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 inch baby loaf pans. bake for about 1 hr. For 1 pound cakes in 2 pound coffee cans, bake about 2 hours. In 5 ounce custard cups, the baking time is about 1 hr.. And in ungreased foil bonbon cups, baking time is about 30 min. When fruitcake time rolls around, she tosses out her can of baking powder and buys a fresh one. "You don't want to mess up the fruitcake because the baking powder isn't right," she cautions. She prefers loaf pans to tube pans. She likes 2 ounces each of vanilla and lemon extract. While the cakes are cooling on a wire rack, she uses a small paintbrush- reserved for fruitcake garnishing only - to slather on apricot brandy. After wrapping the cooled fruitcakes in 2 sheets of aluminum foil, she begins what she calls a "ripening" process. For the next 2 weeks, the cakes are basted in brandy and kept at room temp. Then into Frig for chilling and easier slicing.
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Robel Ahmmed
[email protected]This is the worst fruitcake I've ever had. It was dry and tasteless. I would not recommend this recipe.
Kingles Isaac
[email protected]This fruitcake is the best I've ever had. The texture is moist and the flavors are amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
Zhyeire
[email protected]I've been making this fruitcake for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Mansur Usman
[email protected]This fruitcake is a great gift idea for the holidays. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.
Umme
[email protected]I made this fruitcake for my Christmas party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the moist texture and the delicious flavors.
Amna Ahmed
[email protected]This fruitcake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
Jordan Palmer
[email protected]I've never been a fan of fruitcake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's moist, flavorful, and not too sweet.
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[email protected]This fruitcake is a great make-ahead dessert. I made it a few weeks ahead of time and it was still moist and delicious.
Lincoln Paxton
[email protected]I made this fruitcake for my family and they loved it! It was the perfect holiday treat.
Gift Daniel
[email protected]This fruitcake is a must-try! It's delicious, easy to make, and perfect for any occasion.
Son Nguyen
[email protected]I've made this fruitcake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Rafiq Iasi
[email protected]This is my new favorite fruitcake recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the fruits are perfectly plump and juicy.
Alexander Bustamante
[email protected]This fruitcake was a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved the moist texture and the delicious flavors. I'll definitely be making this again next year.
Rehman
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of fruitcake, but this one was surprisingly good. The texture was moist and dense, and the fruits were evenly distributed. I would definitely make this again.
Abdullah zohaib
[email protected]This is the best fruitcake I've ever had! The texture was perfect, and the flavors were amazing. I especially loved the citrusy notes. I'll definitely be making this again for my holiday gatherings.
Sasinarewat thapamagar
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about trying this recipe, but I'm glad I did. The fruitcake was delicious! It had a moist, dense texture and the fruits were perfectly plump and juicy. I'll definitely be making this again.
Danish Shahzad
[email protected]This fruitcake is a winner! It was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The flavors are well-balanced and the texture is dense and moist. I'll definitely be making this again for Christmas.
Jason Mendoza
[email protected]I've been baking for years, but this is the first time I've tried Mrs. Harvey's White Fruitcake. I must say, I'm thoroughly impressed! The cake turned out beautifully, with a golden crust and a moist, flavorful interior. The fruits were perfectly dis
Arohi Uprety
[email protected]Wow! This Mrs. Harvey's White Fruitcake is an absolute delight! The texture is dense and moist, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. The fruits are plump and juicy, adding bursts of flavor in every bite. I highly recommend this recipe f