WHITE HOUSE FRUITCAKE
Pastry chef Roland Mesnier has updated the version of the fruitcake made at the White House for many years.
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 3 loaf cakes
Number Of Ingredients 29
Steps:
- Combine the raisins, currants, candied fruits, glazed fruits, candied pineapple, pecans and almonds with the bourbon and brandy in a large bowl. Refrigerate overnight, or if possible, for two days.
- Beat the butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, honey, one-third cup of all-purpose flour, grated lemon rind, almond and vanilla extracts until well blended. Beat in eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Sift together one cup of all-purpose flour, one cup of cake flour, salt, baking powder, nutmeg and cinnamon together. Add to the batter and beat until well mixed. Combine batter with the fruit and nut mixture, mixing well.
- Grease three 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-by-2 1/2-inch pans. Line the bottoms and sides with aluminum foil; grease the foil. Spoon the batter into the prepared pans, smoothing tops.
- Bake at 350 degrees for one hour or until the centers spring back when lightly pressed. If tops are browning too fast, cover lightly with buttered foil.
- While the cakes are baking, bring the apricot preserves to a hard boil and boil for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to reduce.
- Remove the cakes from the oven and while they are still hot, sprinkle with the rum. Then brush with the hot apricot jam.
- Mix enough bourbon with confectioners' sugar and butter to make a frosting that is thin enough to spread on top of the apricot jam while the cakes are still warm.
- Cool cakes in pans on wire rack. Allow frosting to dry. Remove cakes from pans; peel off foil. Cool completely. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate. Cake should be sliced chilled.
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Paul Leon
[email protected]This fruitcake is delicious! It's the perfect combination of sweet and tart, and it's so moist.
Md Roy
[email protected]I love this fruitcake! It's so festive and delicious, and it's the perfect holiday treat.
Amarachi Emmanuella
[email protected]This fruitcake is so moist and flavorful, and it's not too sweet. It's the perfect holiday treat.
Hdjf Bidh
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making fruitcake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so good!
Clever Gamer
[email protected]This fruitcake is delicious! It's so moist and flavorful, and it's the perfect holiday treat.
Kh Samoon
[email protected]I've made this fruitcake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert to bring to a holiday party.
David Stoller
[email protected]This is the best fruitcake recipe I've ever found. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect.
Victor Steven
[email protected]I love this fruitcake! It's so festive and delicious, and it's the perfect holiday treat.
Munna Islam
[email protected]This fruitcake is delicious! It's the perfect combination of sweet and tart, and it's so moist.
Hajjat Rashidah
[email protected]I've never been a fan of fruitcake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so good!
FF Gy
[email protected]This is the best fruitcake I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful, and it's not too sweet.
MD Harun Molla
[email protected]I love this fruitcake! It's so moist and flavorful, and it's the perfect holiday treat.
Tioluwanimi
[email protected]This fruitcake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so festive and delicious.
Julius Rimmey
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making fruitcake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so good!
SUDAIS kakar
[email protected]This fruitcake is delicious! It's the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness.
Happy Life
[email protected]I've made this fruitcake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to use up leftover fruit.
Najeeb Hydar
[email protected]This is the best fruitcake recipe I've ever tried! It's so moist and flavorful, and it keeps well for weeks.