THE BEST DAMN FRUITCAKE EVER
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a loaf pan with nonstick spray. 2. Prepare the fruit: In a medium-size heat-safe bowl, toss the apricots with the cranberries, cherries and raisins. In a small pot, bring the bourbon to a simmer. Pour it over the fruit and let sit for 10 minutes. 3. Drain the fruit, reserving the bourbon. Transfer the fruit to another medium bowl and toss with the pistachios, hazelnuts, pecans and almonds. Set aside. 4. Make the batter: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, scraping the side of the bowl well after each addition. 5. Beat in the vanilla extract, orange zest and cinnamon. Add the flour and baking powder; mix just until combined. 6. Bake the cake: Add the fruit-and-nut mixture to the batter and mix to combine. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface. Garnish with a sprinkle of turbinado sugar, then bake until golden and cooked through, 2 to 2½ hours. 7. While the cake is baking, bring the reserved bourbon to a simmer and reduce to about ¼ cup. Pour the reduced bourbon over the warm cake as soon as it comes out of the oven. Let the cake cool completely before slicing and serving. The uncut cake will keep for up to two weeks in an airtight container. Read more: The Best Damn Fruitcake Ever | Recipes - PureWow Sign Up For PureWow's Daily Email
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[email protected]I was looking for a fruitcake recipe that was easy to follow and didn't require a lot of expensive ingredients. This recipe fit the bill perfectly. The cake turned out great and I'll definitely be making it again.
Navoda Rathnayake
[email protected]This is the best fruitcake recipe I've ever used. It's so easy to make and the results are always perfect. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the fruits are perfectly distributed.
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[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of fruitcake, but this one is delicious! The fruits are perfectly balanced and the cake is moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Nevena Stevic
[email protected]This fruitcake is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect holiday dessert.
Husnain Jee
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making fruitcake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so easy to follow and the results are amazing. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the fruits are perfectly distributed.
Mr Zoya
[email protected]This is the best fruitcake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful, and the fruits are perfectly plump and juicy. I'll definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of fruitcake, but this one is really good. The fruits are perfectly balanced and the cake is moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Azeez Salam Ayomide
[email protected]This fruitcake is delicious! The fruits are perfectly plump and juicy, and the cake is moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again for Christmas.
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[email protected]I was looking for a fruitcake recipe that was easy to follow and didn't require a lot of expensive ingredients. This recipe fit the bill perfectly. The cake turned out great and I'll definitely be making it again.
Reham Ayman
[email protected]This is the best fruitcake recipe I've ever used. It's so easy to make and the results are always perfect. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the fruits are perfectly distributed.
Julie A. Gleason
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of fruitcake, but this one is delicious! The fruits are perfectly balanced and the cake is moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Umar badshah
[email protected]This fruitcake is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect holiday dessert.
Lara-lee Barnard
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making fruitcake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so easy to follow and the results are amazing. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the fruits are perfectly distributed throughout.
Caitlin Johnson
[email protected]This is the best fruitcake I've ever tasted! It's so moist and flavorful, and the fruits are perfectly plump and juicy. I'll definitely be making this again for Christmas!