GOOD FRUITCAKE
The ridicule that most fruitcakes face has everything to do with bad recipes, which skimp on fruit and load on the batter. In a good fruitcake the batter should barely be perceptible, acting merely as adhesive to bind the fruit and nuts. Broken down into its parts, a good fruitcake contains ingredients that most people love: plump dates, candied cherries, almond extract, pecans, walnuts and sugar. And when it comes out of the oven, it is showered in whiskey. This is by no means an inexpensive cake to make, and that is largely why it became a traditional gift. It is a cake that you wouldn't make for yourself. It is a treat.
Provided by Amanda Hesser
Categories cakes, dessert
Time 2h
Yield 2 fruitcakes
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Butter two 9-inch springform pans. Line with parchment paper, and butter again. Heat oven to 275 degrees.
- Coarsely chop dates, prunes and pineapple. Combine fruit in a bowl with cherries and orange peel. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Sift this over fruit. With your hands, toss to coat.
- In medium bowl, beat eggs until frothy. Beat in sugar, then almond extract. Pour over fruit. With wooden spoon, mix well. Fold in pistachios, almonds, pecans and walnuts, and mix until coated with batter.
- Divide mixture between pans. Using your hands, pack batter firmly and fill in open spaces. Bake for about 1 1/2 hours, until tops of cakes look dry but not brown. When cakes are done, transfer to cooling racks. Let stand for 5 minutes, then release springform and peel off parchment paper on sides.
- While cakes are still hot, brush lightly with corn syrup. Let cool 30 minutes, then spoon Armagnac on top. When completely cool, remove cakes from pan base and peel off parchment paper on bottom. If not eating right away, wrap fruitcakes in plastic wrap. They will keep for two months in refrigerator. If storing, sprinkle with more Armagnac an hour before serving.
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kiran shezadi
[email protected]This fruitcake is a bit too dense for my taste, but it's still a delicious and festive treat.
Jamar B. Shaw
[email protected]This fruitcake is a great way to use up leftover fruits and nuts. It's also a delicious and festive treat for the holidays.
FRANK B
[email protected]I've been making this fruitcake for years, and it's always a hit. It's a delicious and festive treat that's perfect for the holidays.
lxKingPinxl
[email protected]This fruitcake is a classic holiday tradition. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The cake is dense and moist, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness.
Itß kamarizer Mashives
[email protected]This fruitcake is a great way to use up leftover fruits and nuts. It's also a delicious and festive treat for the holidays.
Md Sha alam
[email protected]I made this fruitcake for a holiday party, and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the moist texture and the delicious blend of fruits and nuts.
Joel Elliott
[email protected]This fruitcake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It turned out perfectly moist and flavorful, and my family loved it.
Margaret Achieng'
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of fruitcake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful, and the fruits and nuts are perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again.
Samana Jm
[email protected]This fruitcake is a real treat. It's dense and moist, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. The fruits and nuts add a nice crunch and flavor.
Rose Gyeameah
[email protected]This fruitcake is a classic for a reason. It's moist, flavorful, and packed with fruits and nuts. I love making it for my family and friends during the holidays.
THEMBELIHLE NTLOKO
[email protected]This is a great fruitcake recipe. It's easy to follow, and the cake turns out beautifully. I highly recommend it.
Balaj Jutt
[email protected]This fruitcake is delicious! I love the combination of fruits and nuts, and the cake is perfectly moist. I will definitely be making this again for my holiday parties.
Muhammad Babar
[email protected]I made this fruitcake for my family's Christmas gathering, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it, and I've already had several requests for the recipe.
Golap Khan
[email protected]This is the best fruitcake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful, and the fruits and nuts are perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again.
michelle fritz
[email protected]I've made this fruitcake several times now, and it always turns out great. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The cake is dense and moist, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness.
samuel kyambadde
[email protected]This fruitcake recipe is a keeper! It turned out perfectly moist and flavorful, with a delicious blend of fruits and nuts. My family loved it, and it was a big hit at our holiday party.