SYLVIA'S FRUITCAKE
This cake is especially appealing to those who do not care for even the best quality candied fruit. It is more dried fruits and nuts than cake.
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories dessert
Time 3h15m
Yield 1 six-pound cake
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Grease the bottom and sides of an eight-cup souffle dish or a 9-by-5-by-3-inch loaf pan. Line with brown paper; grease the paper.
- Combine the walnuts, pecans, brazil nuts, dates, apricots, prunes, candied fruits, raisins and cherries in a large bowl. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt over the nuts and fruits. Toss lightly until well coated.
- Beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla in a medium-size bowl with an electric mixer until the mixture is fluffy and light. Pour over the nut mixture. Stir gently to combine.
- Fill the prepared dish or pan, pressing the cake mixture firmly. Bake at 275 degrees for about two hours. (If the top is browning too quickly, cover with buttered foil.)
- Remove the cake to a wire rack. Spoon one-quarter cup of brandy over the cake. Let stand one hour. Invert the cake and peel off the paper. Turn it right side up and let it stand on the wire rack until it is completely cooled. Place the wire rack in a shallow pan and spoon the remaining one-half cup of brandy over the cake.
- To store, wrap the cake in cheesecloth that has been soaked in brandy. Wrap in heavy-duty aluminum foil or store in tightly covered container.
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RAM TAMANG
[email protected]This fruitcake is delicious! I love the combination of fruits and nuts. It's the perfect holiday treat.
Ahad Ajmal
[email protected]I made this fruitcake for my family and they loved it. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.
Mubeen shah
[email protected]This is the best fruitcake recipe I've ever tried. It's moist, flavorful, and packed with fruits and nuts. I highly recommend it!
Belinda Panaou
[email protected]This fruitcake is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that I can customize it with my favorite fruits and nuts.
Karina Crittendon
[email protected]I've made this fruitcake several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion.
Sheketia Chandler
[email protected]This is the worst fruitcake I've ever had. It's dry, dense, and flavorless. I threw it away after one bite.
William Biggs
[email protected]This recipe is a waste of time. My fruitcake turned out dense and flavorless. I won't be making this again.
Renel St.hilaire
[email protected]This recipe is missing some key ingredients. I had to add flour and baking powder to get my fruitcake to rise properly.
Dmarko nba
[email protected]This recipe needs more detailed instructions. I had to guess at a few things, and my fruitcake didn't turn out very well.
BLACK 4 4 4
[email protected]This fruitcake is way too sweet for my taste. I couldn't even finish one slice.
John Magaja
[email protected]I found this fruitcake to be a bit dry. I think it would be better if it was soaked in rum or brandy before serving.
Farhan ali Darian ali
[email protected]This fruitcake is a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor is good. I think I would prefer a lighter, more airy fruitcake.
Abu Hanif Bijoy
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but this one is really good. It's not too sweet and the fruits and nuts are a nice touch. I'll definitely be making this again.
Lukuman Kyobe
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the fruitcake turned out perfectly. It's dense and moist, with a great flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.
Dilip upreti
[email protected]This is the best fruitcake I've ever had. It's moist, flavorful, and packed with fruits and nuts. I highly recommend it!
king khan riaz
[email protected]I made this fruitcake for Christmas and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. It's a keeper!
cheryl howard
[email protected]This fruitcake is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of fruits and nuts. It's the perfect holiday treat.
Hasseb Butt
[email protected]I've been making Sylvia's Fruitcake for years, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover dried fruits and nuts, and it's a delicious and festive treat to share with friends and family.
Titon Debnath
[email protected]Sylvia's Fruitcake is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. I love the combination of dried fruits, nuts, and spices. The cake is moist and flavorful, and it has a beautiful golden brown crust.