SPICED FRUITCAKE BARS
Fruitcake bars are very forgiving. You can bake them months ahead, and substitute almost any fruit or nut you like for one you don't. Aim for a balance of tastes and textures, and test to see if your selections work together, just pop a small handful in your mouth.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes 4 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large nonreactive container (glass, ceramic, or plastic), combine dried fruits, honey, and Cognac; let macerate at room temperature 2 days or up to 2 weeks, covered with plastic wrap.
- Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Generously butter and flour two 8-inch square (or round) pans; tap out excess flour. Whisk to combine flour, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves in a bowl. Stir in walnuts.
- In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, and scraping down side of bowl as needed. Transfer to a large bowl. Using a flexible spatula, fold in flour-nut mixture and drained fruit mixture; stir to evenly distribute fruits and nuts.
- Divide batter between prepared pans; use an offset spatula to smooth tops. Bake until a cake tester inserted into center comes out with only a few moist crumbs attached, 2 to 2 1/4 hours. Transfer pans to wire rack to cool completely. Invert cakes onto racks to unmold. Invert again, top sides up. (Cakes can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 months.)
- Using a serrated knife, cut cake into thirds. Slice each third into 1-inch-thick slices. Bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week.
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Jayakrishnan Karodi
[email protected]These bars are definitely not for everyone. They're very dense and heavy, and they have a strong fruitcake flavor. But if you're a fan of fruitcake, you'll love these.
Demar Byas
[email protected]I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fruitcake. It's a great way to use up leftover fruitcake or to make a festive holiday treat.
Jibiril Ahmad
[email protected]Overall, I thought these bars were just okay. They weren't bad, but they weren't great either.
Tosin Tonero
[email protected]These bars were a disappointment. They were bland and flavorless. I won't be making them again.
Zamira Urunbaeva
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my bars turned out really dense and heavy. I think I might have overmixed the batter.
Javed Boos
[email protected]These bars were a lot of work to make, but they were worth it. They were absolutely delicious and everyone loved them.
Melissa O'Donovan
[email protected]I found these bars to be a bit dry. I think I would add some more moisture next time, maybe by using a different type of fruit or adding some extra liquid.
William Rsa
[email protected]These bars were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.
Bibha Shahi
[email protected]I've made these bars several times now and they're always a hit. They're a great way to use up leftover fruitcake.
Ayesha T1
[email protected]These bars are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.
Daniela Davidova
[email protected]I made these bars for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and they sold out quickly.
Ayomide Mustapha
[email protected]These bars were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I used a mix of dried fruits and nuts, and they were all evenly distributed throughout the bars.
Md rayham Islam
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but these bars were surprisingly delicious. The spices really complemented the fruit and made them taste more like a warm, comforting dessert.
Adison Koszewski
[email protected]These spiced fruitcake bars were a hit at my holiday party! They were moist, flavorful, and had the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making them again next year.