Best 5 Carolyns Ice Box Fruitcake Recipes
Are you looking for a delicious and easy-to-make fruitcake recipe? If so, you'll want to try Carolyn's Ice Box Fruitcake. This classic recipe has been passed down through generations and is sure to become a favorite in your family. With its moist and flavorful crumb, and its abundance of dried fruits and nuts, this fruitcake is the perfect treat to enjoy during the holidays or any time of year.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
ICEBOX FRUITCAKE
This old-fashioned Icebox Fruitcake recipe is a traditional holiday dessert that's overflowing with decadent ingredients, like Graham cracker crumbs, pecans, maraschino cherries, and mini marshmallows.
Provided by The SouthernPlate Staff
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Finely crush graham crackers and coarsely chop pecans and drained cherries.
- Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix well.
- Turn out into a lightly buttered 9x13 baking dish and press flat into the pan with your hands. Chill for at least 6 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
ICE BOX FRUITCAKE
I don't know if this is a regional dish or what ... but NO ONE I talk to seems to have ever heard of it except the people in my family... and most people act like it's sooooo ODD ... but it's really yummy and it's really simple common ingredients ...
Provided by Elaine Harper
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Cherry Dessert Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, stir together the pecans, raisins, walnuts, cherries, condensed milk and vanilla wafers. Dough will be very thick, you will need to use your hands.
- Form dough into a ring shape on top of a dinner plate. Wrap in many layers of plastic wrap and/or aluminum foil. Allow to age in the refrigerator for at least a week. The flavors will have a chance to blend and all of the milk will be absorbed into the cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.2 g, Cholesterol 9.5 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 110.5 mg, Sugar 22.7 g
CAROLYN'S ICE BOX FRUITCAKE
This is my family's favorite fruitcake. Even people who don't care for fruitcake seem to like this one. The chill time is included in the cook time. ***NOTE*** Vegetarians should use vegetarian marshmallows.
Provided by Mysterygirl
Categories Dessert
Time 4h10m
Yield 1 loaf, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combined graham cracker crumbs, coconut, cherries, pecans and pineapple in large bowl.
- Mix well.
- Mix marshmallows& milk in top of a double boiler.
- Stir constantly until marshmallows are melted.
- Pour over dry mixture and stir till well blended.
- Line loaf pan with foil.
- Press fruit cake mixture into pan forming a loaf.
- Chill for at least 3-4 hours.
- Slice and enjoy.
ICE BOX FRUITCAKE
This recipe is a no bake recipe and you may use different fruits in the recipe. if you plan on making this fruit cake for an occassion note that it has to set for 48 hours in the refrigerator before serving. it is absolutly wonderful.
Provided by camrynsgrammie
Categories Dessert
Time P4D
Yield 24 SLICES, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter and marshmallows together. crush graham crackers or use crumbs. chop and mix all dryed fruits and nuts together. mix together with hands. pack in greased pan. best to use loaf pans so you can slice them in nice slices. let refrigerate for 48 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 453.9, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 142, Carbohydrate 59.7, Fiber 4, Sugar 46.4, Protein 4.7
ICE BOX FRUITCAKE
My stepmother made this fruitcake when I was a girl (that was a long,long time ago!)And I asked her if she would send me the recipe some years ago. So the recipe you see if from her to me. She is still living at age 93.
Provided by Shirley Makekau @tutuwoman
Categories Cakes
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Crush graham crackers very fine( in those days I used graham crackers but today I would use 1 pound graham cracker crumbs.
- Chop and combine fruits and nuts
- Heat butter, Eagle brand milk and marshmallows until marshmallows melt
- Mix graham cracker crumbs with fruit and nuts, add spices and combine with Eagle Brand milk and marshmallow mixture. Mix well and pack in pan that has been lined with plastic wrap or cheese cloth. The mixture will be very sticky and I used my hands to mix as soon as the hot mixture cooled enough. Cake will keep indefinitely in the refrigerator Also in those days plastic wrap was not avaiable. Note: my step mom would wrap the fruit cake in the cheesecloth and then pour some brandy over it. I mix a little brandy extract in while mixing the whole thing together. This fruit cake tastes just like "Claxton Fruit Cake" if you've ever had any.
Tips:
- Use a variety of fruits. This will give your fruitcake a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include dried cherries, cranberries, raisins, apricots, and nuts.
- Chop the fruits into small pieces. This will help them to distribute evenly throughout the cake.
- Soak the fruits in liquid. This will help to plump them up and make them more flavorful. You can use water, juice, or liquor.
- Use a high-quality cake mix. This will help to ensure that your fruitcake is moist and flavorful.
- Add some spices. This will give your fruitcake a more festive flavor. Some good options include cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- Bake the fruitcake in a slow oven. This will help to prevent it from drying out.
- Wrap the fruitcake in plastic wrap and let it age for several weeks. This will help to develop the flavor and texture of the cake.
Conclusion:
Carolyn's Ice Box Fruitcake is a delicious and easy-to-make holiday treat. By following these tips, you can make a fruitcake that is sure to impress your friends and family.
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