Best 8 Fruitcake With Rum Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Fruitcake with rum, a traditional and delectable cake, has been a beloved treat for centuries. It is a dense, rich cake packed with dried fruits, nuts, and spices, and its distinct flavor comes from the generous addition of rum. The combination of these ingredients creates a moist and flavorful confection that is perfect for any occasion. If you're looking for the ideal fruitcake with rum recipe, you've come to the right place. This comprehensive guide will provide you with everything you need to know about making this classic cake, from choosing the right ingredients to baking and storing it properly. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create the perfect fruitcake with rum.

Let's cook with our recipes!

FRUITCAKE COOKIES WITH RUM GLAZE



Fruitcake Cookies with Rum Glaze image

Like fruitcake-only better! If you make these cookies nonalcoholic, you may wish to increase the rum extract for richer flavor. -Sheila Joan Suhan, Scottdale, PA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup golden raisins
3/4 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup diced dried apricots
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup rum or additional water
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup diced crystallized ginger
1/3 cup diced candied orange peel
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar, divided
2 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons rum extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
GLAZE:
3 cups confectioners' sugar
3 to 5 tablespoons 2% milk
3 tablespoons rum or additional milk

Steps:

  • Place first 5 ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until liquid is almost absorbed, 12-15 minutes. Cool completely. Stir in pecans, ginger and orange peel., Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and 1-1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and extract. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in fruit mixture., Place remaining 1/2 cup sugar in a shallow bowl. Shape 2 tablespoons of dough into balls; toss in sugar to coat lightly. Place 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets., Bake until golden brown and just set, 11-13 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks; cool completely., Mix glaze ingredients. Drizzle over cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 92mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SPICED RUM FRUITCAKE



Spiced Rum Fruitcake image

This fruitcake not only can be made weeks ahead, it tastes better that way! You can substitute Brazil nuts, pecans and hazelnuts for the walnuts-or use a combination of nuts. -Jason Boor, Manchester, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h40m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped walnuts
1 package (8 ounces) pitted dates, chopped
1 cup maraschino cherries, halved
1/2 cup dried mangoes, chopped
3 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup spiced rum, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°. Line a 9x5-in. loaf pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides of pan; grease and set aside., In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the walnuts, dates, cherries and mangoes; toss to coat. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, brown sugar and 1/2 cup rum until blended; stir into fruit mixture. Transfer to prepared pan., Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours. Cool in pan on a wire rack 20 minutes. Slowly pour remaining rum over cake. Cool completely. Wrap tightly and store in a cool, dry place overnight. Cut with a serrated knife.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

FRUITCAKE WITH RUM



Fruitcake With Rum image

This is a fantastic mixed fruitcake. I usually start making these in October for Xmas presents. Sometimes I make them in mini pans too. Absolutly delicious and a welcome gift. As they are sitting I add more rum to the soaked cheesecloth about every week to keep them moist. I found this recipe in a Montreal newspaper (The Gazette) and have use it for 20 years now. Time does not include overnight marinating time.

Provided by FrenchBunny

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h45m

Yield 2 loaves, 16-25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/2 cups golden raisins
1 1/2 cups raisins
1 cup dates (chopped)
1 cup dried apricot (chopped)
1 cup golden fig (chopped)
1 cup blanched almond (whole)
1 cup pecans
1 1/2 cups candied citrus peel
1 cup candied cherry (halved)
1/2 cup dark rum
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar (packed)
4 eggs
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl mix the first nine ingredients. Pour rum over and stir. Cover and let sit overnight. Stirring occasionally.
  • In a large bowl cream the butter with the brown sugar until fluffy.
  • Beat in eggs one at a time beating well after each egg.
  • In a medium bowl sift 2 cups of the flour with baking powder,salt, cinnamon, allspice and cloves.
  • Add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and stir well.
  • Toss 1/4 cup flour with the rum soaked fruits.
  • Pour batter over the fruit mixture and mix really well. Batter will be very thick.
  • Spoon into two 9 X 5 loaf pans lined with greased brown paper. Smooth the tops of the batter in the pans. If you wish arrange some candied cherries and almonds on top of batter.
  • Place pans in middle of the oven which has been preheated to 275°F Also place a shallow pan of water on the bottom rack. Bake for 3 to 3 1/2 hours or until toothpick comes out clean. Place loaves in pan on rack for 15 minutes to cool completely. Remove paper or foil and wrap in rum soaked cheesecloth and wrap in foil. Store in cool, dry place for several weeks.

CHRISTMAS FRUITCAKE



Christmas Fruitcake image

It's a shame that fruitcake as a species gets such a bad rap. With its two key ingredients--rum and butter--it ought to be a hit. This recipe includes dried fruit, instead of the glowing, candied stuff we've all learned to associate with fruitcake, and is less dense and more cake-like than many fruitcake recipes. It has become a favorite of my friends and family around the holidays (even the skeptical ones), and is delicious by itself, or covered with a layer of almond paste.

Provided by Karen Uffelman

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Liqueur Dessert Recipes     Rum

Time P20DT6h57m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

⅛ cup chopped dried cherries
⅛ cup chopped dried mango
¼ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup dried currants
2 tablespoons chopped candied citron
¼ cup dark rum
½ cup butter
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
½ cup all-purpose flour
⅛ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup unsulfured molasses
2 tablespoons milk
¼ cup chopped pecans
¼ cup dark rum, divided

Steps:

  • Soak cherries, mango, cranberries, currants, and citron in 1/4 cup rum for at least 24 hours. Cover tightly, and store at room temperature.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Butter a 6x3-inch round pan or loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg. Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; mix into butter and sugar in three batches, alternating with molasses and milk. Stir in soaked fruit and chopped nuts. Scrape batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then sprinkle with 2 tablespoons rum.
  • Cut out one piece parchment paper and one piece cheesecloth, each large enough to wrap around the cake. Moisten cheesecloth with 1 tablespoon rum. Arrange cheesecloth on top of parchment paper, and unmold cake onto it. Sprinkle top and sides of cake with remaining rum. Wrap the cheesecloth closely to the surface of the cake, then wrap with paper. Place in an airtight tin, and age for at least 10 weeks. If storing longer, douse with additional rum for every 10 weeks of storage.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.3 g, Cholesterol 54.1 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 202.7 mg, Sugar 20.5 g

FRUITCAKE



Fruitcake image

This is my 90-year-old grandmother's recipe. Very simple.

Provided by Roxy

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Liqueur Dessert Recipes     Brandy

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups packed brown sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking soda
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons ground cloves
2 tablespoons ground allspice
2 tablespoons ground nutmeg
4 eggs
2 tablespoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
½ cup brandy
1 ½ cups raisins
1 ½ cups chopped nuts
1 ½ cups dried mixed fruit
1 ½ cups butter, melted
1 ¾ cups brandy

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Grease and flour a tube pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine sugar, flour, soda, spices, eggs, lemon rind, vanilla, 1/2 cup brandy, fruit, nuts, and melted butter or margarine. Mix thoroughly. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour, or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
  • Wrap cooled cake in foil. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons brandy over the cake everyday for 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 639.3 calories, Carbohydrate 71.9 g, Cholesterol 92.3 mg, Fat 27 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 377.8 mg, Sugar 36 g

RUM FRUITCAKE



Rum Fruitcake image

Make and share this Rum Fruitcake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by katie in the UP

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup dried mango
1/2 cup currants
1/2 cup coconut
1/2 cup dried papaya
1 teaspoon orange zest
1/2 cup rum (dark is the best!)
3 tablespoons rum
4 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1/2 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 tablespoon baking soda
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • soak mango, papaya, currants and zest in 1/2 cup rum (while you prepare the rest of the ingredients).
  • cream butter and sugar.
  • Add egg, vanilla and sour cream.
  • sift together flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder.
  • Add butter and flour mixture together. Stir.
  • Add fruit mixture and coconut.
  • (if too dry add just a little more rum!).
  • Place mixture in a bundt pan.
  • Bake at 325 degrees 1 1/2 hours or until cake is done!
  • While cake is warm, poke holes in the top with tooth pick and sprinkle remaining 3 tbls rum.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.3, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 32, Sodium 339.4, Carbohydrate 34.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 16.9, Protein 3.5

LOUISE'S FRUITCAKE



Louise's Fruitcake image

Categories     Rum     Citrus     Fruit     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Dried Fruit     Raisin     Spice     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 cups purchased chopped mixed dried fruit (about 1 pound)
2 1/4 cups raisins
1 large green apple, peeled, chopped
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/4 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1/3 cup plus 2 1/2 tablespoons dark rum
1 3/4 cups cake flour
1/2 cup ground almonds
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
3 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup light corn syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Generously butter 10-cup Bundt pan; dust pan with flour. Combine first 6 ingredients in large bowl. Mix in 1/3 cup rum. Let stand at room temperature until liquids are almost absorbed, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine flour, almonds, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in small bowl. Using electric mixer, beat sugar and butter in large bowl until well blended. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in fruit mixture. Add dry ingredients and mix well. Transfer batter to prepared pan.
  • Bake cake until tester inserted near center comes out dry, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Cool cake in pan 10 minutes. Turn out cake onto rack and cool.
  • Stir corn syrup and remaining 2 1/2 tablespoons rum in heavy small saucepan over low heat until warm. Brush warm glaze twice over entire cake. Wrap cake in heavy-duty foil and let mellow 1 day at room temperature. Refrigerate. (Cake can be prepared 2 weeks ahead. Store in refrigerator.)

MOIST AND BOOZY FRUITCAKE WITH RUM AND PORT (A.K.A. DARK BROWN CAKE)



Moist and Boozy Fruitcake with Rum and Port (a.k.a. Dark Brown Cake) image

This moist and boozy cake from food writer Melissa Clark's "In the Kitchen with a Good Appetite" cookbook is lighter and sweeter than traditional fruitcake, with a smoother texture.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes two 9-inch loaf cakes and two 8-inch round cakes

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 pound pitted prunes (2 1/4 cups)
1 pound dark raisins (2 3/4 cups)
1 pound dried currants (3 1/2 cups)
1 pound dried cherries (3 1/3 cups)
3 ounces candied citrus peel, orange and lemon (1/2 cup)
3 ounces candied ginger (1/2 cup)
1 (750 mL) bottle dark rum, plus more for brushing cakes
1 (750 mL) bottle ruby port or Manischewitz wine
2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for pans
4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pans
4 ounces blanched almonds (2/3 cup)
1/3 cup boiling water
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 1/2 cups packed dark-brown sugar
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
10 large eggs, at room temperature
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup molasses or cane sugar
Confectioners' sugar or Royal Icing for Fruitcake, for serving

Steps:

  • At least 2 weeks before you plan to bake the cakes, place prunes, raisins, currants, cherries, citrus peel, candied ginger, rum, and port in a large container with a lid. Stir fruit once a day.
  • When ready to bake the cakes, preheat oven to 250 degrees. Butter and flour two 9-by-5-by-3-inch loaf pans and two 8-by-2-inch round cake pans and line with parchment; butter parchment and set aside.
  • In the bowl of a food processor or the jar of a heavy-duty blender, grind almonds to a coarse meal. Stir ground almonds into the fruit mixture until well combined. Working in batches, transfer almond-fruit mixture to the bowl of a food processor or jar of a blender and pulse until a chunky paste forms. Transfer paste to a large bowl or a rimmed baking sheet.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together boiling water and cocoa powder until smooth; set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together butter and brown sugar. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, add vanilla, and beat in eggs, one at a time. Transfer to a very large bowl or stock pot.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and baking soda. Using a spatula, fold flour mixture into butter mixture. Add cocoa powder mixture and molasses and fold to combine; stir in fruit.
  • Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake until cakes are firm on top and a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean, about 3 hours. Remove from oven and immediately brush tops of cakes with rum. Let cakes cool completely.
  • Invert cooled cakes to unmold and brush with additional rum. Wrap cakes in cheesecloth, a clean dish towel, or sturdy paper towels, and then in aluminum foil. Let stand at room temperature at least 3 days before serving, and up to 1 month. Serve cakes dusted with confectioners' sugar or frosted with royal icing.

Tips:

  • Use Dark Fruits: Opt for darker fruits like raisins, currants, and cherries as these provide more flavor and moisture to the fruitcake.
  • Soak Fruits in Rum: To enhance the taste and aroma of the fruitcake, soak the fruits in rum or brandy for at least 24 hours before using them.
  • Use Freshly Grated Spices: For the best flavor, use freshly grated spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger instead of pre-ground ones.
  • Don't Overwork the Batter: Avoid overmixing the batter as it can result in a dense and heavy fruitcake. Mix just to combine the ingredients.
  • Bake at Low Temperature: Bake the fruitcake at a low temperature (around 300°F or 150°C) for a longer time to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
  • Wrap in Cheesecloth: To keep the fruitcake moist and prevent it from drying out, wrap it in a damp cheesecloth or kitchen towel while it bakes.
  • Feed the Fruitcake: To further enhance the flavor and keep it moist, brush the fruitcake with rum or brandy every few days during the aging process.
  • Age the Fruitcake: Allow the fruitcake to age for at least 2 weeks before serving to allow the flavors to develop and deepen.

Conclusion:

With the right ingredients, techniques, and a bit of patience, you can create a delicious and decadent fruitcake that will be enjoyed by all. Whether you prefer a classic rum-soaked fruitcake or a more modern version with unique flavor combinations, there's a recipe in this article to suit your taste. So, gather your ingredients, follow the instructions carefully, and prepare to indulge in a sweet and festive treat that will be the highlight of your holiday celebrations. Happy baking!

Related Topics