I get tired of people bad-mouthing holiday fruitcakes. It's one of my favorite holiday flavors and I look forward to it every year. This year, I decided to combine it with everyone's favorite, upside-down cake. Try to say no to this fruitcake; I dare you! -James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line the bottom and sides of an 8-in. square baking pan with heavy-duty foil; grease foil. In a small saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar and corn syrup. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in bourbon. Pour into prepared pan. Sprinkle with candied fruit., In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine flour, ginger, cinnamon, salt, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with water, beating well after each addition. Stir in pecans., Drop batter by spoonfuls over fruit; spread carefully. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate; remove foil. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 521 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 386mg sodium, Carbohydrate 81g carbohydrate (57g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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Gregory Tondee
[email protected]This is the best fruitcake I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful. I highly recommend it.
Hazrat Husen
[email protected]This fruitcake is a little time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious and festive.
Woubishet Sitotaw
[email protected]This fruitcake is a great way to use up leftover fruit. I used a variety of fruits, and it turned out great.
Dj Clist
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but this one is really good. It's not too sweet or boozy.
Stephanie Stokes
[email protected]This is a great fruitcake for people who don't like traditional fruitcake. It's not too heavy or dry.
Vance the Adams
[email protected]This fruitcake is so festive and colorful. It's perfect for a special occasion.
MD Repon Hasan
[email protected]I love the pineapple upside-down cake twist on this fruitcake. It's so unique and delicious.
MD Rafiul Islam
[email protected]This is the best fruitcake I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful.
Ana weekly
[email protected]This fruitcake is a little time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious and festive.
Anjalii Angelinah
[email protected]I've never made fruitcake before, but this recipe was easy to follow. I'm really happy with the results.
Shotz Lilman
[email protected]This fruitcake is a great way to use up leftover fruit. I used a variety of fruits, and it turned out great.
Peggy Nzalo
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but this one is really good. It's not too heavy or dry.
AR Jihad
[email protected]This is the perfect fruitcake for a special occasion. It's so elegant and delicious.
Hridoy Vhai
[email protected]This fruitcake is so moist and flavorful. I love the pineapple upside-down cake twist.
Carlos
[email protected]I love the combination of fruits in this fruitcake. It's so festive and colorful.
Mr Zulqarnain
[email protected]This was my first time making fruitcake, and it turned out great! I used a bundt pan instead of a tube pan, and it worked just fine.
Brennan Staggers
[email protected]I've made this fruitcake twice now, and it's a hit both times. It's a little time-consuming to make, but it's worth it.
Samara Fleming
[email protected]This is the BEST fruitcake ever! It's so moist and flavorful, and the pineapple upside-down cake twist is genius. My family loved it!