DRIED NUT AND FRUIT CAKE
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories dessert, side dish
Time 2h25m
Yield One 6-pound cake
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
- Grease the bottom and sides of an 8-cup souffle dish or a 9 by 5 by 3 inch loaf pan. Line with brown paper; grease paper.
- Combine walnuts, pecans, brazil nuts, dates, apricots, prunes, candied fruits, raisins and cherries in large bowl.
- Sift flour, baking powder and salt over nuts and fruits. Toss lightly until well coated.
- Beat eggs, sugar and vanilla in a medium-size bowl with electric mixer until fluffy and light. Pour over nut mixture. Stir gently to combine.
- Fill prepared dish or pan, pressing cake mixture firmly so it will hold its shape after baking.
- Bake for one hour and 45 minutes. (If fruits are browning too quickly, cover with buttered foil). Remove cake to wire rack.
- Spoon 1/4 cup brandy over cake. Let stand one hour. Invert; peel off paper; turn right side up; let stand on wire rack until cooled completely. Place wire rack in shallow pan; spoon remaining 1/2 cup brandy over cake.
- To store: Wrap in cheesecloth that has been soaked in brandy. Wrap in heavy duty foil or store in tightly covered container. If cheesecloth dries out, dip in brandy and rewrap cake.
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S Townsend
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful. I can't wait to make it again!
Rolindwa Pfuluwani
[email protected]I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It's a great dessert for any occasion.
Thia Ntsantsa
[email protected]This cake is a great way to use up leftover dried fruit and nuts.
Ghulam Mustfa
[email protected]I've never made a dried nut and fruit cake before, but this recipe made it easy. I'm so glad I tried it!
Xgreen G money
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Chioma Augusta
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a crowd. I made it for a potluck and it was gone in no time.
Pulane Jeanett
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of dried fruit, but I actually really enjoyed this cake. The nuts and spices balanced out the sweetness of the fruit perfectly.
Cap Wish
[email protected]This cake is definitely a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.
Roy Kmeid
[email protected]I had some trouble finding some of the ingredients, but the cake turned out great in the end.
Deandra Knott
[email protected]The cake was a little dry, but the flavor was good.
Justinas Surgelis
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I'm sure others will enjoy it.
Riyad bro Riyad bro
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe to have on hand for special occasions.
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[email protected]This cake is so easy to make! I didn't have any trouble finding the ingredients, and the instructions were clear and concise.
Kumar Ashok
[email protected]I love the texture of this cake. The nuts and fruits add a nice crunch, and the cake itself is moist and flavorful.
McTear Mendoza
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my holiday party! Everyone raved about the delicious combination of nuts and fruits. I'll definitely be making it again next year.