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
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.
FREE RANGE FRUITCAKE
Steps:
- Combine dried fruits, candied ginger and both zests. Add rum and macerate overnight, or microwave for 5 minutes to re-hydrate fruit.
- Place fruit and liquid in a non-reactive pot with the sugar, butter, apple juice and spices. Bring mixture to a boil stirring often, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for at least 15 minutes. (Batter can be completed up to this point, then covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Bring to room temperature before completing cake.)
- Heat oven to 325 degrees.
- Combine dry ingredients and sift into fruit mixture. Quickly bring batter together with a large wooden spoon, then stir in eggs one at a time until completely integrated, then fold in nuts. Spoon into a 10-inch non-stick loaf pan and bake for 1 hour. Check for doneness by inserting toothpick into the middle of the cake. If it comes out clean, it's done. If not, bake another 10 minutes, and check again.
- Remove cake from oven and place on cooling rack or trivet. Baste or spritz top with brandy and allow to cool completely before turning out from pan.
- When cake is completely cooled, seal in a tight sealing, food safe container. Every 2 to 3 days, feel the cake and if dry, spritz with brandy. The cake's flavor will enhance considerably over the next two weeks. If you decide to give the cake as a gift, be sure to tell the recipient that they are very lucky indeed.
THE WORLD'S GREATEST FRUITCAKE
Certain meals and special events just call for particular foods. For Christmas, this is frequently a fruitcake. If you wish, use your own home-candied fruits for a memorable Christmas cake. If you don't have a springform pan, you can use two 9 x 5 x 3 loaf pans (baking time 2 1/2 hours) or three one-pound coffee cans (baking time 2 hours) or 36 muffin cups (baking time 40 minutes).
Provided by Molly53
Categories Dessert
Time 3h15m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300°F.
- Line the bottom of a 9" springform pan with a double thickness of waxed paper; grease paper.
- Combine the candied fruits and nuts in a large bowl; sift flour, baking powder and salt over fruit mixture and toss lightly.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar together until fluffy.
- Add eggs, one at a time.
- Blend in brandy and vanilla; fold into fruit mixture.
- Spoon into prepared pan, spreading evenly.
- Bake for three hours or until the cake tests done.
- Let cool completely in pan on wire rack; loosen around edge with a knife and turn out onto rack.
- Peel off paper.
- Wrap cake with a cheesecloth and sprinkle with brandy or sherry.
- Place in a plastic bag and seal.
- Pack in a metal tin with tight fitting lid; allow to ripen for at least four weeks.
- To serve: Remove cheesecloth and place on a serving plate.
- Spoon brandy glaze over the top and garnish with thin slices of candied fruit, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 616.2, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 77, Sodium 528.8, Carbohydrate 99, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 67.8, Protein 7.3
NAN'S BEST DARK FRUITCAKE:
Make and share this Nan's Best Dark Fruitcake: recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Tonkcats
Categories Dessert
Time 2h30m
Yield 50 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- With 3/4 cup of the dark rum, pour over chopped fruit and nuts. Cover and let soak for at least 48 hours. The fruit should be stirred once a day or so.
- Keep remaining rum for after baking directions -- see below.
- Stir flour, salt, baking soda and spices together Set aside.
- In separate bowl, Cream shortening and brown sugar together till fluffy.
- Add eggs and beat one at a time.
- Add molasses, jam and mix well.
- Blend in dry ingredients. Fold in fruit.
- Prepare your round fruit cake pan by oiling and line pan with paper. Oil and flour again lightly.
- Ensure the top of the paper is about 1 inch or so above the top of the pan.
- Fill prepared pans 2/3 full.
- Bake in a slow oven 300°F for 2 hours or so.
- Place a shallow pan of hot water on the bottom rack of the oven during baking. This will ensure the cake stays moist. Remove this pan of water during the last hour of baking.
- Cool completely before removing paper.
- Storing and mellowing of fruit Cake: Wrap a cheese cloth that has been soaked in the remaining 1/4 cup of rum over the cake, covering it completely.
- Next wrap the cake and cheesecloth in aluminum foil wrap.
- Place in a cool place. Taste of cake is best when stored for 4 weeks or so! I've often brushed egg white over the cake, rolled out almond paste and laid it over the top and sides of cake. I then ice it. Everyone raves! NOTE: I've often doubled the recipe for a larger cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.9, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 25.4, Sodium 62.1, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 19.9, Protein 2.2
THE ABSOLUTE BEST WHITE CHRISTMAS FRUITCAKE
This is the most ultimate fruitcake you will ever bake, please don't be afraid of making a fruitcake it is not at all hard just a little time consuming, but well worth the effort! --- this will make one 9 x 5-inch loaf and two smaller 3 x 8-inch pans --- plan ahead the fruit needs to soak in the juice for 24 hours.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Dessert
Time 2h25m
Yield 3 loaf cakes
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place the orange peel, currants, raisins, cherries and chopped candied pineapple in a large bowl.
- Pour the orange juice over the fruit and let sit for 24 hours, mixing/tossing a couple times during the 24 hours period.
- Line bottom of one 9 x 5-inch AND two 3 x 8-inch loaf pans with parchment paper or two sheets of wax paper.
- Set oven to 275 degrees.
- Place a pan of cold water directly onto the bottom of your oven.
- In a large bowl cream butter with confectioners sugar until very smooth.
- Add in the egg yolks and almond or vanilla extract; beat until combined.
- Stir in the soaked fruit and the juice along with nuts.
- Using a wooden spoon stir in the flour.
- In a clean dry bowl beat the egg whites until firm peaks form; fold into the batter.
- Fill the large pan and the two smaller pans about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until golden brown, the smaller pans will take less time to bake (or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the middle).
- Let cool in pans on a rack.
- Remove cakes from pan; peel of parchment.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 3844.8, Fat 215.7, SaturatedFat 88.7, Cholesterol 828.8, Sodium 1083.2, Carbohydrate 457.5, Fiber 27, Sugar 308.5, Protein 56.1
BEST EVER FRUIT CAKE
This is an absolute delicious fruit cake!
Provided by watty018
Time 2h20m
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put the sugar, sultanas, currants, raisins, water, cherries, butter or margarine, salt into a saucepan, bringing it to the boil and simmer for 20 minutes
- Pour into a mixing bowl and allow to cool. Pre heat the oven to 170 degrees / Gas Mark 3
- Grease and line with grease proof paper a 20 cm round cake tin
- Add the egg to the cooled fruit mixture and stir in well. Add the flour and mix well
- Turn into the prepared cake tin, smooth the top and arrange optional almonds on the top.
- Bake for 1.25 - 1.50 hours until risen and golden brown. Cool slightly before turning out. The cake improves with keeping.
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- The Day Before Baking: Combine the dried fruit in a large mixing bowl. Add the dark rum, cover, and allow the mixture to soak at room temperature for a minimum of 12 hours, or ideally 24 hours prior to preparing the fruit cake batter.
- Prepare the Fruitcake: Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) with a rack in the center position. Set aside two 8x4-inch All Clad Pro-Release Bakeware Loaf Pans. If using these pans, you do not need to line or grease the pans prior to adding the batter. Equipment Note: This fruitcake can also be prepared using 9x5-inch loaf pans. If using other types of pans, lightly grease and line with parchment paper.
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