CHRISTMAS CAKE
This cake is a rich, dark, moist fruit cake, very flavorful at Christmas. Try icing with almond paste for a more festive touch. This recipe is started in October or November so as to let it mellow before the holidays. I remember very well my mother storing her fruit cake in an old butter churn that belonged to my grandmother and great grandmother. I wish that I had that old crock.
Provided by Carol
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Liqueur Dessert Recipes Brandy
Time 6h
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine cherries, citrus peel, raisins, currants, dates, and almonds. Stir in brandy; let stand 2 hours, or overnight. Dredge soaked fruit with 1/2 cup flour.
- Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Grease an 8x8x3 inch fruit cake pan, line with parchment paper, and grease again. In a small bowl, mix together 2 cups flour, baking soda, cloves, allspice, cinnamon, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream butter until light. Gradually blend in brown sugar and eggs. Mix together molasses and apple juice. Beat into butter mixture alternately with flour mixture, making 4 dry and 3 liquid additions. Fold in floured fruit. Turn batter into prepared pan.
- Bake in preheated oven for 3 to 3 1/2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of cake comes out clean. Remove from pan, and lift off paper. Cool cake completely, then wrap loosely in waxed paper. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 644.7 calories, Carbohydrate 113.4 g, Cholesterol 100.3 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 255.9 mg, Sugar 73.6 g
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Godbless Clever
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my Christmas party! It was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was to die for. I will definitely be making this cake again next year.
mohamed mufariz
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it! It's so delicious and festive, and it's sure to impress your guests.
Nathan Papie
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect finishing touch.
Khrysslynn Mathis
[email protected]This cake is absolutely delicious! I love the combination of spices and fruits. It's perfect for a Christmas dessert.
Amanze Mmesoma
[email protected]I made this cake for my Christmas party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I even had to make a second one because there wasn't enough left from the first one.
Tirusew Ayenew
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it! It's so delicious and festive, and it's sure to impress your guests.
Rami Asadi
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect finishing touch.
Ester Shao
[email protected]This cake is absolutely delicious! I love the combination of spices and fruits. It's perfect for a Christmas dessert.
Georgina Nosa
[email protected]I made this cake for my Christmas party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I even had to make a second one because there wasn't enough left from the first one.
Boom Ali
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it! It's so delicious and festive, and it's sure to impress your guests.
Akin Akintewe
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect finishing touch.
Agron Lina
[email protected]This cake is absolutely delicious! I love the combination of spices and fruits. It's perfect for a Christmas dessert.
Maha Khan
[email protected]I made this cake for my family last Christmas and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I even had to make a second one because there wasn't enough left from the first one.
Edward Stearn
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my Christmas party! It was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was to die for. I will definitely be making this cake again next year.