Best 4 Texas Brazil Nut Fruitcake Recipes

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Texas Brazil Nut Fruitcake is a rich and flavorful holiday treat that is sure to impress your friends and family. This unique fruitcake is made with a combination of Brazil nuts, dried fruits, and spices and soaked in a sweet, syrupy glaze, giving it a moist and decadent texture. The glaze adds an extra layer of flavor, making the fruitcake even more irresistible. With its combination of crunchy nuts, chewy fruits, and aromatic spices, Texas Brazil Nut Fruitcake is a holiday classic that everyone will enjoy.

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

BETTY'S BRAZIL NUT FRUITCAKE



Betty's Brazil Nut Fruitcake image

This is not the typical Fruit Cake that one thinks of around the holidays - probably because it doesn't have the citron that most fruit cakes have. Mom has been making this for years, and everyone loves it!

Provided by LiisaN

Categories     Fruit

Time 2h5m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb shelled brazil nut, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package pitted dates (cut in half)
1/2 lb pineapple bits (the kind for fruit cake)
1 cup drained maraschino cherry, chopped
1 cup raisins (you can mix the gold and dark raisins if desired)
3/4 cup flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Sift the dry ingredients together.
  • In large bowl, place chopped fruits and nuts.
  • Add the sifted flour and mix to coat well.
  • Beat the eggs and add the vanilla.
  • Mix with the dry ingredients and fruit and nuts until well coated.
  • Grease a 9x5x3 loaf pan and line with wax paper.
  • Add mixture to prepared pan.
  • Bake at 300 degrees for 1 hour and 45 minutes.
  • Remove from pan and immediately remove wax paper and cool before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 5313.3, Fat 319, SaturatedFat 73.6, Cholesterol 634.5, Sodium 1592.9, Carbohydrate 593.1, Fiber 63.2, Sugar 412.9, Protein 104.8

TEXAS BRAZIL NUT FRUITCAKE



Texas Brazil Nut Fruitcake image

This recipe was given to my mother in 1948 by a dear lady in Corpus Christi. There is just enough batter to hold the whole fruits and nuts together. For optimum satisfaction, leave all the fruit and nuts whole.

Provided by Juanita

Categories     Cherry Desserts

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup white sugar
1 pinch salt
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
4 eggs
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 pound Brazil nuts
1 pound chopped walnuts
1 pound pecan halves
1 pound red candied cherries
1 pound green candied cherries
2 pounds pitted dates

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease three 9x5 inch loaf pans, line them with parchment paper, and grease the paper.
  • Beat eggs, salt and vanilla together until very light and lemon colored. Add sugar, 1 cup of the flour and 2 teaspoons baking powder. Put brazil nuts, walnuts, pecans, red and green cherries into a large bowl. Dust with the remaining 1/2 cup flour. Then add the egg and sugar mixture. This is a very stiff mixture. Mix with hands.
  • Press into 3 - 9x5 inch loaf pans which you have lined with parchment paper and have greased both pan and paper. Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.4 calories, Carbohydrate 49.2 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 26.6 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 52.1 mg, Sugar 35.3 g

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL FRUITCAKE



Christmas Special Fruitcake image

I've made this quick and easy Christmas fruit cake many times during the past several years, giving it to family and friends for gifts. I also gave one to my doctor, and he claims it's the best he's ever tasted.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups coarsely chopped Brazil nuts or other nuts (walnuts, pecans or hazelnuts)
1 pound pitted dates, coarsely chopped
1 cup halved maraschino cherries
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°. In a large bowl, combine the nuts, dates and cherries. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; add to nut mixture, stirring until nuts and fruit are well coated. , In a small bowl, beat eggs until foamy; stir in vanilla. Fold into nut mixture and mix well. Pour into a greased parchment-lined 9x5-in. loaf pan. , Bake at 300° for 1-3/4 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

TEXAS BRAZIL NUT FRUITCAKE



Texas Brazil Nut Fruitcake image

This recipe was given to my mother in 1948 by a dear lady in Corpus Christi. There is just enough batter to hold the whole fruits and nuts together. For optimum satisfaction, leave all the fruit and nuts whole.

Provided by Juanita

Categories     Cherry Desserts

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup white sugar
1 pinch salt
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
4 eggs
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 pound Brazil nuts
1 pound chopped walnuts
1 pound pecan halves
1 pound red candied cherries
1 pound green candied cherries
2 pounds pitted dates

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease three 9x5 inch loaf pans, line them with parchment paper, and grease the paper.
  • Beat eggs, salt and vanilla together until very light and lemon colored. Add sugar, 1 cup of the flour and 2 teaspoons baking powder. Put brazil nuts, walnuts, pecans, red and green cherries into a large bowl. Dust with the remaining 1/2 cup flour. Then add the egg and sugar mixture. This is a very stiff mixture. Mix with hands.
  • Press into 3 - 9x5 inch loaf pans which you have lined with parchment paper and have greased both pan and paper. Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.4 calories, Carbohydrate 49.2 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 26.6 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 52.1 mg, Sugar 35.3 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your fruitcake.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the fruitcake tough.
  • Bake the fruitcake in a slow oven. This will help to prevent it from drying out.
  • Let the fruitcake cool completely before wrapping it in plastic wrap. This will help to prevent the fruitcake from becoming soggy.
  • Store the fruitcake in a cool, dark place. This will help to keep it fresh for up to 6 months.

Conclusion:

Texas Brazil Nut Fruitcake is a delicious and festive treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its rich flavor and moist texture, this fruitcake is sure to be a hit at any gathering. Whether you're making it for a special occasion or just to enjoy as a snack, this fruitcake is sure to please. So next time you're looking for a delicious and festive treat, give Texas Brazil Nut Fruitcake a try!

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