Best 3 Fruktkaka Swedish Fruitcake Not Like American Fruitcake Recipes

Fruktkaka, a Swedish fruitcake, is a traditional Swedish cake that is enjoyed during the holidays, especially at Christmas. Unlike its American counterpart, the American fruitcake, which is often dense and heavy, the Swedish fruktkaka is a light and flavorful cake that is filled with a variety of dried fruits, nuts, and spices. This flavorful cake is a delicious treat that is perfect for any occasion, and it is sure to be a hit with family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FRUKTKAKA (SWEDISH FRUITCAKE .... NOT LIKE AMERICAN FRUITCAKE)

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This is a light cake, only distantly related to the dense, sticky American-style fruitcakes. Published in Saveur magazine, December 2009.

Provided by swissms

Categories Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 1 loaf, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 ounces dried figs, finely chopped
4 ounces dried apricots, finely chopped
4 ounces raisins, finely chopped
1/2 cup dark rum
1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 3/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup superfine sugar
4 eggs

Steps:

Combine the figs, apricots, raisins, rum, orange zest, and lemon zest in small bowl; cover with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for at least 4 hours or as long as overnight.
Heat oven to 350°F Grease the bottom and sides of a 12 1/4" x 4 1/4" x 2 3/4" loaf pan with butter and dust all over with flour; tap out excess flour and set aside.
Combine butter and sugar in a large bowl and beat with a handheld mixer set to medium speed until the mixture is pale and fluffy, 1-2 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the reserved fruit-rum mixture and the flour mixture and mix on low speed until just combined.
Transfer batter to prepared pan and smooth the top with a rubber spatula. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Unmold cake onto a wire rack and let cool completely before slicing.

OLD-FASHIONED FRESH FRUIT CAKE (SWEDISH)

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I've had this recipe for many years but didn't come around to trying it until last summer and it became my favourite cake with fruit. I used peaches that time. It is made in a old-fashioned way with a sugar sprinkled top. It makes a moist but not heavy cake. Hope you will enjoy it!

Provided by MarieFromSweden

Categories Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 eggs
1 cup sugar
150 ml buttermilk
100 g butter
200 g all-purpose flour (or just under 1 cup)
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla powder or 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
1 -2 pears or 1 -2 apple, cut in slices and tossed in
sugar
cinnamon

Steps:

Preheat oven to 175°C (or 350°F).
Butter and flour a spring form pan.
Cover the bottom with baking parchment and clip on the ring.
Sift together flour, baking powder and vanilla into a bowl and set aside.
Slice the fruit of your choice and toss in a mixture of sugar and cinnamon and set aside.
Cream eggs and sugar until yellow and fluffy.
Put buttermilk and butter in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
Take it of the heat.
Pour the liquid into the egg batter and blend together.
Stir in the flour mixture to the batter, carefully.
Pour a little batter in the bottom of the pan just to coat it.
Arrange the fruit slices to coat the bottom of the pan.
Pour in the remaining batter.
Sprinkle the top with a thin coating of sugar.
Bake for about 50 minutes try with a stick to see if it comes out clean.
Let it cool slightly and run a knife around the edges; open the ring and let cool completely.
Enjoy as is or with ice cream!

FRUITCAKE

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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

Ingredients

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

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your frugtkaka. Use fresh, ripe fruit, good-quality spices, and real butter.
Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the cake tough.
Bake the cake in a low oven. This will help to prevent the cake from drying out.
Let the cake cool completely before serving. This will allow the flavors to develop and the cake to set.
Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature. The cake will keep for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Frugtkaka is a delicious and festive cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. If you are looking for a new holiday tradition, give frugtkaka a try. You won't be disappointed.