Indulge in the delectable flavors of the easiest fruitcake ever, a classic holiday treat transformed into a hassle-free delight. This recipe features a moist and tender crumb studded with a symphony of dried fruits, nuts, and spices, all enveloped in a sweet and tangy glaze. With a simple preparation process and minimal ingredients, this fruitcake is perfect for both novice and experienced bakers seeking a festive treat.
Embrace the convenience of this recipe, which requires no soaking or candying of fruits, making it a breeze to prepare. Choose from variations that cater to your preferences, including a traditional version bursting with dried fruits, a nut-studded delight, or a boozy rendition infused with brandy or rum. Each variation promises a unique flavor profile that will tantalize your taste buds.
EASIEST FRUIT CAKE EVER
Easy indeed! We used vanilla wafers and were thrilled with the result.
Provided by Patsy Weaver
Categories Fruit Desserts
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Mix everything except milk and marshmallows. Set aside. Heat milk and marshmallows until melted. Pour over the first mixture and mix well. With buttered hands press mixture into a 13 X 9 pan lined with wax paper. Refrigerate. Turn out on clean cutting board and pull wax paper off. Cut into bars when ready to serve. Top with (optional) spoon of whipped cream or sour cream. Good either way.
THE EASIEST FRUITCAKE EVER!
This has replaced our family Christmas cake it is so good. You can easily add or change flavour to suit yourselves. Suggestions: trying adding rum essence; add a handful of nuts and glace cherries at Xmas; or add small amount of chocolate chips. Requires overnight soaking. Freezes well. (Australian measurements used)
Provided by auntchelle
Categories Dessert
Time 2h10m
Yield 40 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Add coffee to fruit and soak overnight.
- Next day preheat oven to 160 deg Celsius. Lightly grease and line a 21cmx21cm cake tin with baking paper.
- Add the flour to the soaked fruit and stir until thoroughly combined.
- Bake for approximately 2 hours, or until an inserted skewer comes out clean. (If any exposed fruit on top is browning too quickly, cover cake with loose layer of aluminium foil.).
- Remove from oven and allow to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83, Fat 0.2, Sodium 84.1, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 2.1, Protein 1.2
THE BEST FRUITCAKE
Fruitcakes have become the punchline of many a holiday joke, but this recipe will give the notorious seasonal gift a whole new reputation. Filled with loads of real dried fruit and nuts along with brandy, warm spices and citrus, this cake tastes like the holidays. The recipe makes two loaves so you can gift one.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 14h30m
Yield 2 loaves
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Combine the raisins, currants, apricots, figs, prunes, dates, walnuts, pecans, orange zest, lemon zest, candied ginger, pumpkin pie spice and cloves in a large bowl and toss to combine. Add 1 cup of the brandy, orange liqueur and molasses and stir to coat. Cover and set aside to macerate overnight. (Alternatively, cover the bowl and microwave 2 minutes, or until very hot. Leave covered and let sit until almost all the liquid has been absorbed into the fruit and nuts, about 2 hours.)
- Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F. Spray two 9-by-5-inch loaf pans with nonstick cooking spray and line each with 2 pieces of parchment, one lengthwise and one crosswise, leaving a 2-inch overhang on each side. Spray the parchment with cooking spray.
- Sprinkle 1/2 cup flour over the soaked fruit mixture and toss to coat. Whisk together the remaining 1 1/2 cups flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
- Cream the butter and brown sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium-high until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Add the eggs, one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next and scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Beat in the vanilla. Reduce the speed to medium-low and beat in the flour mixture until the batter is blended and smooth. Pour the batter over the fruit mixture and fold with a rubber spatula until all the fruit is coated in batter.
- Divide the mixture evenly between the two prepared pans, filling each about 3/4 full. Bake until the cakes begin to pull away from the sides of the pans, the tops spring back slightly when pressed and a cake tester comes out clean, about 1 1/2 hours. Transfer to a wire rack and brush with the remaining 2 tablespoons brandy. Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 15 minutes. Carefully remove each cake from its pan using the parchment overhang and place on the rack to cool completely.
- To store, wrap each loaf tightly in plastic and then foil. The wrapped fruitcakes can be stored in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months.
THE WORLD'S BEST FRUITCAKE
My dad started making this fruitcake about 30 years ago. Everyone who hates fruitcake likes this, and everyone who likes fruitcake LOVES this. Many people say this is the ONLY fruitcake they will eat. I hope you'll try this. Just follow the directions EXACTLY, and you'll have the most wonderful fruitcake ever!
Provided by CaramelPie
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 2 loaves, 48 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place coconut, dates, and pecan pieces in a very large (7 quart or larger) bowl. With your hands break up chunks of dates & coconut, and stir those 3 ingredients together.
- Add the cherries, pineapple, and sweetened condensed milk. Stir thoroughly. (I wear non-powdered surgical gloves, and stir it with my hands because the mixture is very stiff.).
- Let set at room temperature while you prepare the pans. Spray 2 - 9"x5" loaf pans with Pam. Line the pans with waxed (or parchment) paper. (We cut parchment paper in 4 1/4"x 16 1/4" and 8"x 12 1/2" strips for this. You want the paper to come up past the sides of the pans after the mixture is packed into the pans. It seems like a lot of work, but it's well worth the effort!) Now spray the paper (after you've pressed it into the pans) with Pam.
- Stir the ingredients well again.Divide the ingredients equally between the 2 loaf pans.
- Pack VERY TIGHTLY and smoothly into the pans. (I wet my hands & press, pack down, & smooth top, using both hands. Wetting your hands keeps them from sticking to "batter".).
- Place the pans on the middle rack of the oven and bake at 300 degrees F for 1 hour, or until lightly browned. (If the cakes have baked for an hour, or look a little brown around the edges, take them out of the oven & lift edges of paper a little to see if sides look brown enough. If they're brown on sides, but not on top, you may broil the tops for a few minutes-watch carefully.).
- Remove cakes from oven and let cool for 10 minutes in the pans.
- Gently lift the edges of the paper a couple of times on each side - kind of a rocking motion. Turn pans upside down onto a paper-lined cookie sheet. Lift pans from the cakes. Remove paper from bottom of cakes IMMEDIATELY.
- Let cool completely. Place in a large container (don't wrap yet) and refrigerate overnight.
- Turn cake upside down to slice. After slicing, wrap in waxed (or parchment) paper, then in heavy duty aluminum foil.
- May be refrigerated up to 3 months or frozen up to 1 year.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.4, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 5.6, Sodium 51.9, Carbohydrate 22.1, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 20.6, Protein 2.5
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, ripe fruit, good-quality butter, and eggs will make a big difference in the flavor of your fruitcake.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the fruitcake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the fruitcake in a well-greased pan: This will help prevent the fruitcake from sticking to the pan.
- Let the fruitcake cool completely before glazing it: This will help the glaze set properly.
- Store the fruitcake in an airtight container in a cool, dry place: The fruitcake will keep for several weeks.
Conclusion:
This easy fruitcake recipe is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for the holidays. With its moist texture, sweet flavor, and abundance of fruit, this fruitcake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So gather your ingredients and give this recipe a try today!
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
#time-to-make #course #main-ingredient #cuisine #preparation #occasion #south-west-pacific #for-large-groups #low-protein #healthy #5-ingredients-or-less #desserts #fruit #australian #easy #beginner-cook #diabetic #holiday-event #low-fat #cakes #dietary #christmas #low-cholesterol #low-saturated-fat #healthy-2 #low-in-something #number-of-servings #4-hours-or-less
You'll also love