CHOCOLATE-ORANGE FRUITCAKE WITH PECANS
Steps:
- For cake:
- Position rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 325°F. Generously butter and flour 12-cup angel food cake pan. Combine toasted pecans, chopped dried figs, prunes, dates, orange juice concentrate, Grand Marnier and grated orange peel in large bowl. Let stand 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Sift flour, cocoa, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt into medium bowl. Combine brown sugar and 6 ounces chocolate in processor and chop into small pieces.
- Using electric mixer, beat butter and cream cheese in large bowl to blend. Add chocolate mixture and beat until fluffy. Beat in eggs 1 at a time. Beat in prune butter. Stir in 1/4 of dry ingredients. Mix in fruit mixture and remaining dry ingredients in 3 additions each.
- Transfer batter to prepared pan. Bake cake until tester inserted near center with a few moist crumbs attached, about 1 hour 55 minutes. Cool 5 minutes. Turn pan over onto rack; let stand 5 minutes. Lift off pan; cool cake completely. Wrap cake in plastic and store at room temperature 2 days.
- For Glaze:
- Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over low heat. Add chocolate; stir until melted and smooth. Whisk in orange juice concentrate.
- Place cake on rack. Spread some of chocolate glaze thickly over top and sides of cake. Refrigerate 15 minutes. Spread remaining chocolate glaze over cake, covering completely. Sprinkle with chopped candied fruit peel, if desired. Refrigerate cake 30 minutes to set glaze. (Fruitcake can be prepared 3 weeks ahead. Wrap cake in plastic and refrigerate.)
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Mohiuddin Sheikh
[email protected]This fruitcake is a bit dry, but the flavor is good.
Raja umer
[email protected]I'm not a fan of fruitcake, but this one is actually pretty good.
Musa Ganug
[email protected]This fruitcake is a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor is good.
Mohamed bedel
[email protected]I love this fruitcake! It's the perfect holiday treat.
Zamutho Siphesihle
[email protected]This is the best fruitcake recipe I've ever tried. It's moist, flavorful, and the orange and chocolate flavors are perfectly balanced.
Siyamuthanda Nyawuza
[email protected]This fruitcake is easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I highly recommend it.
Sarah Pratt
[email protected]I made this fruitcake for my family and they all loved it. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.
Lasidu Dilshan
[email protected]This is the perfect fruitcake for a holiday gift. It's festive and delicious.
Ndueso Umoh
[email protected]This fruitcake is so moist and flavorful. I love the addition of pecans, they add a nice crunch.
Dj Diljan
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but I'm so glad I did. This fruitcake is amazing!
Confidence Frankline Mgbanyi
[email protected]I love the combination of chocolate and orange in this fruitcake. It's a unique and delicious flavor combination.
Adnan Goldy
[email protected]This is the best fruitcake I've ever had. It's not too dense or dry, and the fruit and nuts are perfectly distributed.
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[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the fruitcake turned out great. It was moist and flavorful, and the orange and chocolate flavors were perfectly balanced.
b AAA d boy
[email protected]This fruitcake is so delicious and festive. It's the perfect treat for the holidays.
Rafin Resshan
[email protected]I've made this fruitcake twice now and it's always been a success. It's easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.
Hakeemo Hakeemo
[email protected]This chocolate orange fruitcake with pecans was a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved the moist texture and the rich, flavorful taste.