Fruit cake is a traditional dessert that is often served during the holidays. It is made with a variety of ingredients, including flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and fruit. Fruit cake can be a tricky dessert to make, as it is important to achieve the right balance of ingredients and to bake it for the correct amount of time. However, with the right recipe and a little bit of patience, anyone can make a delicious and moist fruit cake that will be enjoyed by everyone. This article provides a few tips for making the best never-fail fruit cake, as well as a few of our favorite recipes.
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NEVER FAIL FRUIT CAKE
'Tis the season for fruitcake! This one is more candy than cake and oh so delicious. Keep it in the refrigerator indefinitely. Really.
Provided by Cathy Brisco
Categories Desserts Cakes Holiday Cake Recipes
Time 1h50m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10 inch tube pan. Line bottom of pan with greased parchment paper. Set aside.
- Chop fruit and nuts in a large mixing bowl. Add coconut and mix well with hands. Stir in flour, then sweetened condensed milk. Blend well.
- Pack firmly in prepared tube pan. Bake for 1 1/2 hours. Remove from oven. Run knife around edge of cake and remove rim of pan. When barely warm, remove tube bottom and paper from cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 451 calories, Carbohydrate 64.3 g, Cholesterol 8.9 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 139.3 mg, Sugar 53.5 g
NEVER-FAIL CAKE
Really easy, really nice. Smells wonderful whilst cooking
Provided by blackbird17
Time 2h10m
Yield Makes Slices
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Warm oven to 170c/fan oven 150c, Line a 20cm tin with baking parchment
- Chop up the pineapple and put it with its juice into a saucepan. Add the halved cherries, butter, fruit and sugar, Warm to melt but don't boil. Leave to cool a bit.
- When cooled stir in flour and eggs.
- Pour into prepared tin and bake for 1 1/2 hours.
NEVER FAIL FRUIT CAKE
'Tis the season for fruitcake! This one is more candy than cake and oh so delicious. Keep it in the refrigerator indefinitely. Really.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Categories Fruitcake
Time 1h50m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10 inch tube pan. Line bottom of pan with greased parchment paper. Set aside.
- Chop fruit and nuts in a large mixing bowl. Add coconut and mix well with hands. Stir in flour, then sweetened condensed milk. Blend well.
- Pack firmly in prepared tube pan. Bake for 1 1/2 hours. Remove from oven. Run knife around edge of cake and remove rim of pan. When barely warm, remove tube bottom and paper from cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 451 calories, Carbohydrate 64.3 g, Cholesterol 8.9 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 139.3 mg, Sugar 53.5 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your fruitcake will be. Choose ripe, juicy fruits, fragrant spices, and fresh nuts.
- Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter, more tender cake.
- Use a combination of fruits: This will give your fruitcake a more complex flavor and texture. Some popular combinations include raisins, currants, cherries, and cranberries.
- Soak the fruits in rum or brandy: This will help to plump up the fruits and give them a richer flavor. You can also use fruit juice or water if you prefer.
- Add nuts and spices to your liking: Some popular additions include walnuts, almonds, pecans, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- Bake the fruitcake at a low temperature for a long time: This will help to prevent the cake from drying out. The baking time will depend on the size of your fruitcake.
- Wrap the fruitcake in cheesecloth and store it in a cool, dry place: This will help to keep the cake moist and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Fruitcake is a delicious and festive holiday treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With careful preparation and attention to detail, you can make a fruitcake that will be the star of your holiday table. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get baking!
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