FRUITCAKE
Every year, my friends offer to buy the ingredients if I'll make these. I use the mini-pans, and usually have to make at least two batches.
Provided by CCLady
Categories Dessert
Time 2h45m
Yield 8 mini cakes
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine fruit, raisins and pecans in a bowl.
- Stir in 1 cup flour.
- Cream butter, sugar, spices and eggs until light.
- Combine remaining flour, salt and baking powder.
- Combine honey, vanilla, almond extract and brandy; blend well.
- Alternately add flour mixture and honey mixture to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in fruit-nut mixture.
- Spoon into pans-batter should be too stiff to pour.
- Bake at 250ยบ for two hours, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- While still hot, spoon 2 tablespoons of brandy over each cake.
- When cool, cover with foil; let stand in cool place for at least two weeks; every 3 days pour one tablespoon brandy over each.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2173.9, Fat 91.2, SaturatedFat 34.3, Cholesterol 333.5, Sodium 812.9, Carbohydrate 323.4, Fiber 11.2, Sugar 253.4, Protein 20.7
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Mark Barth
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my fruitcake turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Nomikhan nomi
[email protected]This fruitcake is too sweet for my taste. I also found the texture to be a bit too dense.
Abed Shetunyenga
[email protected]I was disappointed with this fruitcake. It was dry and crumbly, and the flavor was bland.
Jose Madero
[email protected]This fruitcake is delicious and festive. It's perfect for any holiday gathering.
Molly Gleim
[email protected]I've tried this fruitcake recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a great way to use up leftover dried fruit and nuts.
Su Bam Thapa
[email protected]This fruitcake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the dried fruit and nuts add a nice touch.
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#[email protected]This fruitcake is so easy to make and it turns out perfect every time. I love that I can use different types of dried fruit and nuts to customize it to my liking.
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[email protected]I made this fruitcake for my family for Christmas and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. It's a great recipe and I will definitely be making it again.
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[email protected]This fruitcake is delicious! It's the perfect combination of sweet and tart, and the texture is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.
Patricia Nhlapho
[email protected]I've never been a fan of fruitcake, but this recipe changed my mind. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the dried fruit was perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again.
Maqboo Huswan
[email protected]This fruitcake is a labor of love, but it's worth it! It takes a few days to make, but the end result is a delicious and festive cake that's perfect for any holiday gathering.
Vincent Hurtado
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this fruitcake because I'm not a big fan of dried fruit. But I was pleasantly surprised! The cake was very moist and flavorful, and the dried fruit was not overpowering at all. I will definitely be making this again.
Noor Rajpoot
[email protected]This fruitcake is so delicious and festive. I made it for Christmas last year and everyone loved it. It's definitely a keeper recipe.
Olami Jaf
[email protected]I've made this fruitcake several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe for beginner bakers, and it's also a great way to use up leftover dried fruit and nuts.
Helaina Cochran
[email protected]This fruitcake is a holiday tradition in my family. It's always a hit with everyone, and it's so easy to make. I love the combination of flavors and textures in this cake. The dried fruits add a chewy sweetness, while the nuts add a crunchy texture.