DOWAGER DUCHESS FRUITCAKE
Make sure to plan ahead: This cake needs to sit for at least one month to allow the flavors to develop. To serve, slice it as thinly as possible.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Yield Makes five 5 3/4-by-3-inch tea loaves, or two 9-by-5-by-2 1/2-inch tea loaves
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Line bottoms of pans with buttered parchment. Combine candied citrus and almonds in a mixing bowl, and set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping down sides of bowl at least twice. Stir in 3 tablespoons sherry and the citrus zest.
- Reduce speed of mixer to low. Add flour, 1 cup at a time, beating until just combined. Fold in candied citrus and almonds.
- Pour the batter into prepared pans. Bake until golden and set and a cake tester inserted into the middle of each cake comes out clean, about 1 hour 15 minutes (20 to 30 minutes for larger cakes).
- Remove the cakes from oven, and douse each with 3 tablespoons sherry. Cool the cakes completely on a wire rack. Remove cakes from loaf pans, and discard parchment paper. Wrap the cakes in muslin or cheesecloth. Store in a cool, dark, dry place, dousing cakes with several tablespoons of sherry once a week for at least 1 month before serving.
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Chipasha Mwanza
[email protected]This is the best fruitcake recipe I've ever tried!
Saqib Ayax
[email protected]This fruitcake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort.
Duco Zameh
[email protected]This fruitcake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of fruits and nuts.
Thapelo Swarts
[email protected]I wasn't sure about making fruitcake, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great!
Tesha Bae
[email protected]This fruitcake is a bit pricey to make, but it's definitely worth it. It's so delicious!
S I Kutub
[email protected]I made this fruitcake for a holiday party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Manna Bhatti
[email protected]This is the best fruitcake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful.
Sahand Muhamad19
[email protected]I've never made fruitcake before, but this recipe was easy to follow. The cake turned out great!
Mian Kamran
[email protected]This fruitcake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of fruits and nuts.
DARK MOIN
[email protected]I wasn't sure about the candied citron, but it actually adds a nice flavor to the fruitcake.
Andres Mendez
[email protected]This fruitcake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. It's so rich and decadent.
qudsia nawaz
[email protected]I love the combination of fruits and nuts in this fruitcake. It's so festive and delicious.
Xurmo Daacad
[email protected]I've been making this fruitcake for years and it's always a hit! It's the perfect holiday dessert.
Josh Houston
[email protected]This fruitcake is so moist and flavorful! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.