FRUITCAKE
Provided by Dave Lieberman
Categories dessert
Time 8h20m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
- Combine raisins and orange rind in a microwaveable bowl and pour over the brandy. Microwave for 2 minutes then let it sit while you prepare the batter.
- With an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs 1 at a time.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients until homogenous, then fold in the dry ingredients.
- Strain the brandy from the raisins and reserve. Stir the raisins, pineapple, and pecans into the batter.
- Grease 2 (8 by 4-inch loaf pans and line the bottom with a piece of waxed paper. Spoon the batter into the pan. Bake 3 hours. Let cool and remove from pan. Poke holes with a large skewer all over the cake.
- Soak a large piece of cheese cloth in the reserved brandy. Wrap cooled cake in cheesecloth, place in large plastic bag and store in a cool, dry place.
- It is awesome served with vanilla ice cream.
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[email protected]I wasn't a fan of this fruitcake. It was too dry and the flavors were not well-balanced.
Jessica Buster
[email protected]This fruitcake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
Rammi Rammi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but this one was actually pretty good. It was moist and flavorful, and the nuts and dried fruit added a nice touch.
sandar moe
[email protected]This fruitcake is a must-try! It's so delicious and festive.
gamer mikey
[email protected]I made this fruitcake for my family and they loved it! It was a big hit.
Maria Bolanos
[email protected]This is the best fruitcake I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful.
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[email protected]This fruitcake is delicious! The flavors are perfectly balanced and the texture is perfect.
gibson bundi
[email protected]I love this fruitcake! It's so moist and flavorful. I especially like the addition of the nuts and dried fruit.
Emma Lloyd
[email protected]This was my first time making fruitcake, and I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was. The cake turned out beautifully, and it was a big hit with my family and friends.
Sk Morsalin
[email protected]I've been making this fruitcake for years, and it's always a favorite. The recipe is easy to follow, and the cake always turns out moist and delicious.
Tasnim Rahman
[email protected]This fruitcake was a hit at our holiday party! It was moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of spices. I will definitely be making this again next year.