CHRISTMAS FRUITCAKE
It's a shame that fruitcake as a species gets such a bad rap. With its two key ingredients--rum and butter--it ought to be a hit. This recipe includes dried fruit, instead of the glowing, candied stuff we've all learned to associate with fruitcake, and is less dense and more cake-like than many fruitcake recipes. It has become a favorite of my friends and family around the holidays (even the skeptical ones), and is delicious by itself, or covered with a layer of almond paste.
Provided by Karen Uffelman
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Liqueur Dessert Recipes Rum
Time P20DT6h57m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Soak cherries, mango, cranberries, currants, and citron in 1/4 cup rum for at least 24 hours. Cover tightly, and store at room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Butter a 6x3-inch round pan or loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg. Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; mix into butter and sugar in three batches, alternating with molasses and milk. Stir in soaked fruit and chopped nuts. Scrape batter into prepared pan.
- Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then sprinkle with 2 tablespoons rum.
- Cut out one piece parchment paper and one piece cheesecloth, each large enough to wrap around the cake. Moisten cheesecloth with 1 tablespoon rum. Arrange cheesecloth on top of parchment paper, and unmold cake onto it. Sprinkle top and sides of cake with remaining rum. Wrap the cheesecloth closely to the surface of the cake, then wrap with paper. Place in an airtight tin, and age for at least 10 weeks. If storing longer, douse with additional rum for every 10 weeks of storage.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.3 g, Cholesterol 54.1 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 202.7 mg, Sugar 20.5 g
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Quiin Lisa
[email protected]This fruitcake is a classic for a reason. It's moist, flavorful, and packed with dried fruit and nuts.
Yasheka Roberts
[email protected]I've made this fruitcake several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe to have on hand for the holidays.
Sabreina Thompson
[email protected]This is the perfect fruitcake recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are amazing.
Shantel Daniels
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful, I could eat it every day.
Elyse Bonaka
[email protected]This fruitcake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it.
Syuzi Rai
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my fruitcake turned out perfectly. It was a big hit with my family and friends.
Ak Ghani
[email protected]This fruitcake is the best I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful, and the dried fruit and nuts add a great texture.
fatima zahrae elhiyyani
[email protected]I made this fruitcake for my family and they loved it. It's a great recipe to keep on hand for the holidays.
Jaydenn Albert
[email protected]This fruitcake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of dried fruit and nuts.
Qwii Kivoni
[email protected]I've made this fruitcake several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe to have on hand for the holidays.
Talebkhan Chk
[email protected]This is the perfect fruitcake recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are amazing.
Nick Scarbrough
[email protected]I've never been a fan of fruitcake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful, I could eat it every day.
Memory
[email protected]This fruitcake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it.
Nitu Gupta
[email protected]I made this fruitcake for Christmas and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Kashif Mahmood
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my fruitcake turned out perfectly. It was a big hit with my family and friends.
fugoyou
[email protected]This is the best fruitcake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful.
Muhammad Alikhan
[email protected]I've made this fruitcake several times and it always turns out great. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it.
Daquri Sicola
[email protected]This fruitcake is so moist and flavorful! I used a combination of dried cherries, cranberries, and raisins, and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again next year.