SMART COOKIE FRUITCAKE
Using naturally sweetened dried fruits and a curing time of 6 to 7 weeks ensures a beautifully flavored fruitcake that's even tastier than it is infamous. This recipe makes 4 mini loaves for easy gift-giving!
Provided by Smart Cookie
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Orange Dessert Recipes
Time P7DT8h52m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- Combine dates, cherries, raisins, blueberries, apricots, and ginger in a bowl. Pour spiced rum and chai on top and let soak 8 hours to overnight.
- Mix soaked fruit with orange juice, zest, butter, sugar, zest, and cinnamon stick. Bring to a simmer and cook until butter has melted and sugar has dissolved, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 30 minutes.
- In the meantime, combine flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg in a medium bowl.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spray 4 mini loaf pans with baking spray.
- Remove cinnamon stick from the soaked fruit; stir in the flour mixture until combined. Add eggs, mixing to combine, and fold in mixed nuts. Divide batter between the prepared loaf pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean, about 1 hour.
- Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Run a knife along the edges of each loaf and turn out of the pan. Brush warm cakes with more rum and let cool completely, at least 1 hour.
- Place cooled cakes in airtight containers and store in the refrigerator for 6 to 7 weeks. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.7 g, Cholesterol 46.1 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 342.6 mg, Sugar 22.2 g
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John May
[email protected]This fruitcake is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the way the fruits and nuts add a pop of flavor and texture to the cake. I've made this cake for Christmas, Thanksgiving, and even just because. It's always a hi
Ramesh Khan
[email protected]This fruitcake is the best I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful, and the fruits and nuts are perfectly distributed. I love that it's not too sweet, either. This will be my go-to fruitcake recipe from now on.
Kamran Chandio
[email protected]I've been making this fruitcake for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of fruits and nuts is perfect, and the cake is always moist and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!
Mohanad Ritsh
[email protected]This fruitcake is amazing! I made it for my holiday party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor and the moist texture. I will definitely make it again next year.
Lovely Kishan
[email protected]This fruitcake is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the way the fruits and nuts add a pop of flavor and texture to the cake. I've made this cake for Christmas, Thanksgiving, and even just because. It's always a hi
Qasim Rahimi
[email protected]This fruitcake is the best I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful, and the fruits and nuts are perfectly distributed. I love that it's not too sweet, either. This will be my go-to fruitcake recipe from now on.
Wissam Saaty
[email protected]I've been making this fruitcake for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of fruits and nuts is perfect, and the cake is always moist and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!
waleed kamboh
[email protected]This fruitcake is amazing! I made it for my holiday party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor and the moist texture. I will definitely make it again next year.
Rai Nouman
[email protected]This fruitcake is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the way the fruits and nuts add a pop of flavor and texture to the cake. I've made this cake for Christmas, Thanksgiving, and even just because. It's always a hi
Expassteline Loser0772
[email protected]This fruitcake is the best I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful, and the fruits and nuts are perfectly distributed. I love that it's not too sweet, either. This will be my go-to fruitcake recipe from now on.
Md Sohan Islam Sumon
[email protected]I've been making this fruitcake for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of fruits and nuts is perfect, and the cake is always moist and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!
Bonded Entertainment
[email protected]This fruitcake is amazing! I made it for my holiday party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor and the moist texture. I will definitely make it again next year.
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[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of fruitcake, but this recipe changed my mind! The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the fruits and nuts are perfectly balanced. I love that it's not too sweet, either. This will definitely be my go-to fruitcake recipe from no
Princess Nareji
[email protected]This fruitcake is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the way the fruits and nuts add a pop of flavor and texture to the cake. I've made this cake for Christmas, Thanksgiving, and even just because. It's always a hi
Jamie Ellis
[email protected]I made this fruitcake for my family and they loved it! It was the perfect dessert for our holiday gathering. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the fruits and nuts added a nice touch of sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone
Lakshan Ravindu
[email protected]This fruitcake is the best I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful, and the fruits and nuts are perfectly distributed. I love that it's not too sweet, either. This will be my go-to fruitcake recipe from now on.
Muaaz Razzaq
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but I'm so glad I did! This cake is amazing! The flavors are perfectly balanced and the cake is so moist. I will definitely be making this again.
Elijah Batts
[email protected]I've been making this fruitcake for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of fruits and nuts is perfect, and the cake is always moist and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!
Muhibur Rahman
[email protected]This fruitcake was a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the moist texture. Will definitely make it again next year.