This looks long but is simple...it's the best tasting fruitcake I have ever had and made. It originally came from Edith Adam's Homemakers Magazine in 1970.
Provided by andypandy
Categories Dessert
Time 4h25m
Yield 4 cakes
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Baking times and pan sizes-- 4 x 4 pan takes 1 1/2 hours 6 x 6 pan takes 3 hours 8 x 8 pan takes 4 1/2 hours Preheat oven 275 degrees F.
- Line cake pan set plus one extra with three layers brown greased paper.
- Grease sides next to the batter.
- Place a small dish of water in bottom of oven for steam and moisture.
- Test by touching finger in centre of cake, if no dent press harder.
- Cake should be firm to touch or slightly springy.
- Method: Prepare almonds, soak overnight in the orange juice.
- Prepare fruit, and soak overnight in the grape juice, sprinkle a little flour over the fruit.
- Next Day-- cream butter at room temperature but not too soft.
- Add white sugar gradually creaming until no grains are felt between fingertips.
- Beat in the beaten egg yolks.
- Blend well.
- ALL STEPS MUST BE FOLLOWED AS GIVEN TO PREVENT BUTTER FROM OOZING OUT DURING BAKING.
- Stir in the grape jelly and the melted cooled chocolate.
- Blend in the flour, and baking powder.
- Add the fruits in small amounts at a time, mixing well.
- Add almonds, and pecans.
- Fold in lastly the stiff beaten egg whites-- Pour into prepared pans and bake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 5681.6, Fat 223.4, SaturatedFat 74.8, Cholesterol 742, Sodium 1504.3, Carbohydrate 924.1, Fiber 45.5, Sugar 695.7, Protein 71.6
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Bradyn Bartholomew
[email protected]This fruitcake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.
ssali moses
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious!
Uasama khan
[email protected]This is the best fruitcake recipe I've ever tried. It's so moist and flavorful.
RICARDO CARRILLO
[email protected]I made this fruitcake for my family and they loved it! It was a big hit.
ECHOTYZKID ECHOTYZKID
[email protected]This fruitcake recipe looks delicious! I'm definitely going to try it.
Rehmatullah Facho
[email protected]I'm not sure what 'candied cherries' are. Where can I find them?
Scoot King
[email protected]This fruitcake recipe seems really complicated. Is it worth the effort?
Ikram Rajha
[email protected]I'm allergic to nuts, so I'm not sure if I can make this recipe. Are there any substitutions I can use?
Acidri Adnan
[email protected]This fruitcake looks so festive! It would be perfect for a holiday party.
Fev Seleshi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but this recipe looks really good. I might have to give it a try.
The Angel
[email protected]This fruitcake looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.
vbops xdatji
[email protected]I found this fruitcake to be too dense and dry.
Alaskan_Adventurer
[email protected]This fruitcake is a bit too sweet for my taste.
Shameee Khan
[email protected]I love this fruitcake! It's so rich and decadent.
Md Onik Shaikh
[email protected]This is the best fruitcake I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful!
Darinka Kocheva
[email protected]I've been making this fruitcake for years, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect Christmas dessert.
James Hubbard
[email protected]This is a really great fruitcake recipe! It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the texture is dense and moist.