FRUKTKAKA (SWEDISH FRUITCAKE .... NOT LIKE AMERICAN FRUITCAKE)

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This is a light cake, only distantly related to the dense, sticky American-style fruitcakes. Published in Saveur magazine, December 2009.

Provided by swissms

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 1 loaf, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 ounces dried figs, finely chopped
4 ounces dried apricots, finely chopped
4 ounces raisins, finely chopped
1/2 cup dark rum
1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 3/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup superfine sugar
4 eggs

Steps:

  • Combine the figs, apricots, raisins, rum, orange zest, and lemon zest in small bowl; cover with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for at least 4 hours or as long as overnight.
  • Heat oven to 350°F Grease the bottom and sides of a 12 1/4" x 4 1/4" x 2 3/4" loaf pan with butter and dust all over with flour; tap out excess flour and set aside.
  • Combine butter and sugar in a large bowl and beat with a handheld mixer set to medium speed until the mixture is pale and fluffy, 1-2 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the reserved fruit-rum mixture and the flour mixture and mix on low speed until just combined.
  • Transfer batter to prepared pan and smooth the top with a rubber spatula. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Unmold cake onto a wire rack and let cool completely before slicing.

Jayed The bot
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I love the unique flavor of this cake. The combination of fruits and spices is simply divine.


Ranzeet Thakuri
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This cake was a little dry for my liking, but the flavor was still good.


PATRICK WAFULA
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.


Ayush Tharu
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I've been baking this cake for years and it's always a hit at Christmas. It's so moist and flavorful.


Ged Hogan
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This cake is a bit too dense for my taste, but it's still very flavorful.


Amparo Jimenez
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I love the combination of fruits and spices in this cake. It's a perfect holiday treat.


Ramudeo Bro
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Shawn Carrié
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


kinzang wangmo
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This cake was a little dry for my liking, but the flavor was still good.


All in One (mafia)
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a success. It's a great way to use up leftover fruit.


Chima Ezeh
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.


Tamer Alsekafy
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I love the unique flavor of this cake. The combination of fruits and spices is simply divine.


June Anne
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This is the best frugtkaka recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


osama asraf
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I've been baking this frugtkaka for years and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's so moist and flavorful, and the combination of fruits and nuts is perfect.