BACKHOUSE FAMILY FRUITCAKE
Alcohol, like rum, preserve fruitcakes. Mixing with the fruit, it starts fermentation, creating that wonderful taste, which improves with time.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Yield Makes one 8-inch cake
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 300 degrees. Brush 8-inch springform pan with soft butter. Line bottom and sides with parchment; brush with butter.
- Combine fruit and nuts in a bowl; set aside. Sift the flours, baking powder, and salt. In the bowl of an electric mixer with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Reduce speed; add eggs, one at a time, mixing well between each addition. Add vanilla and rum.
- In two additions, add dry ingredients to butter. Scrape down bowl between additions. Fold in fruit and nuts. Pour batter into pan. Bake until golden and set, about 2 1/2 hours. Cover with foil if it colors too much.
- Cool on a wire rack. Remove from pan; discard parchment. Wrap in cheesecloth or muslin. Douse with 1/2 cup rum. Store in a cool, dry place; douse with 1/2 cup rum weekly for at least 1 month before serving.
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ss shohag
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a classic fruitcake. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the fruits and nuts add a nice touch of sweetness. I would recommend it to anyone who loves fruitcake.
Mark McCloskey
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as well as I hoped. It was a bit dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Derek Westbrook
[email protected]This fruitcake is a lot of work, but it's worth it. The cake is beautiful and delicious. I'm so glad I made it.
Slindelo Nonzuzo
[email protected]I had a hard time finding some of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth the effort. The cake is delicious! The flavors are well-balanced, and the texture is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Madni Khan
[email protected]This fruitcake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still a good recipe. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the fruits and nuts add a nice touch of texture. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the recipe.
Naresh Bohara
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but this recipe is pretty good. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the fruits and nuts add a nice touch of sweetness. I would recommend it to anyone who likes fruitcake.
Sandi Vurm
[email protected]This fruitcake is delicious! The flavors are amazing, and the texture is perfect. I highly recommend it!
Sirak Getnet
[email protected]I've made this fruitcake several times, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect holiday dessert.
Sohag vii
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a classic fruitcake. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the fruits and nuts add a nice touch of sweetness. I would recommend it to anyone who loves fruitcake.
RYLEE KING RUCKER
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as well as I hoped. It was a bit dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.
MDNUR NOBI
[email protected]This fruitcake is a lot of work, but it's worth it. The cake is beautiful and delicious. I'm so glad I made it.
Oye Rana
[email protected]I had a hard time finding some of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth the effort. The cake is delicious! The flavors are well-balanced, and the texture is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
CoConut HeAd
[email protected]This fruitcake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still a good recipe. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the fruits and nuts add a nice touch of texture. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the recipe.
ZAINI GUJJAR
[email protected]I've never been a fan of fruitcake, but this recipe changed my mind. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the fruits and nuts add a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]This is the best fruitcake I've ever had. The flavors are incredible, and the texture is perfect. I highly recommend it!
Mamon abellaoui
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making this fruitcake, but I'm so glad I did! It turned out amazing. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the fruits and nuts add a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.
Paul Kenso
[email protected]This fruitcake is delicious! The flavors are well-balanced, and the texture is perfect. I will definitely be making it again.
Heavynn Cox
[email protected]I've been making this fruitcake for years, and it's always a hit. The combination of fruits and nuts is perfect, and the cake is always moist and flavorful. I highly recommend it!
Amran Ahmed
[email protected]This fruitcake is a family tradition that never fails to impress. The flavors are rich and complex, and the texture is moist and dense. I love that it can be made ahead of time, so it's perfect for holiday gatherings.