MOM'S FRUITCAKE
This is the fruitcake my mother made from the time I was a little girl. It isn't full of the citrus fruits, and I've never met anyone who didn't like it. Originally submitted to CakeRecipe.com. You can use fruit juice instead of the brandy, if you prefer.
Provided by Sharon
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Liqueur Dessert Recipes Brandy
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Pour boiling water over raisins and currants to cover. Let steam for 5 minutes, then drain. In a very large bowl combine currants, raisins, gum drops, candied cherries, pitted dates, jelly, spices, and brandy wine or fruit juice. Stir to blend. Cover and let stand overnight.
- Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Grease three 8x4 inch loaf pans.
- Cream the butter and the sugar together until light and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each one. Stir in the vanilla.
- Sift the flour and baking soda together.
- Add the flour mixture alternately with the fruit mixture to the creamed mixture. Pour evenly into three loaf pans.
- Bake at 275 degrees F (135 degrees C) for 2-1/4 to 3 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaves comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.6 calories, Carbohydrate 67.2 g, Cholesterol 63.7 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 119.1 mg, Sugar 45.9 g
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Chinedu John (Chinedu john)
[email protected]This is the best fruitcake recipe I've ever found. It's always a hit at parties and potlucks.
Dr Krishna
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses dried fruit instead of candied fruit. It makes the fruitcake much more flavorful.
kale shiva
[email protected]This fruitcake is perfect for gift-giving. It's festive and delicious, and it keeps well.
Zainali Zainali
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this fruitcake without any problems. It's a great recipe for beginners.
Md.Hasanur Rahaman Rizvi
[email protected]This fruitcake is very dense and heavy. It's not my favorite, but I know some people who love it.
Shane Hargis
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my fruitcake turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.
jobran al gahzwiny
[email protected]This fruitcake is a little too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good. I would recommend using less sugar next time.
James Cantu
[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 spices are perfect.
Nelson Anc
[email protected]This fruitcake is delicious! I especially love the candied cherries and pineapple.
Ahlam Hlati
[email protected]I made this fruitcake for my family for Christmas, and they loved it! It was gone in no time.
Carolyn Bonus
[email protected]This is the best fruitcake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful, and the spices are just right. I highly recommend this recipe.
Choumicka Louis
[email protected]I've made this fruitcake several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Sk Azad
[email protected]This fruitcake was a hit at our holiday party! It was moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of spices. I'll definitely be making this again next year.