UPSIDE-DOWN FRUITCAKE

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I get tired of people bad-mouthing holiday fruitcakes. It's one of my favorite holiday flavors and I look forward to it every year. This year, I decided to combine it with everyone's favorite, upside-down cake. Try to say no to this fruitcake; I dare you! -James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/3 cup butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
2 tablespoons bourbon
1-1/2 cups chopped mixed candied fruit
CAKE:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/3 cup molasses
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup warm water
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line the bottom and sides of an 8-in. square baking pan with heavy-duty foil; grease foil. In a small saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar and corn syrup. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in bourbon. Pour into prepared pan. Sprinkle with candied fruit., In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine flour, ginger, cinnamon, salt, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with water, beating well after each addition. Stir in pecans., Drop batter by spoonfuls over fruit; spread carefully. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate; remove foil. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 386mg sodium, Carbohydrate 81g carbohydrate (57g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

ghulam aishaus
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I love the way the fruit caramelizes in this cake. It's so delicious!


Zaini Jann
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This upside-down fruitcake is a holiday tradition in my family. It's always a hit!


Waqas Younas
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This cake is so delicious and easy to make. I always get rave reviews when I serve it.


Faisal Shahzad
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I've tried many upside-down fruitcake recipes, but this one is my favorite. It's always moist and flavorful.


Istakhar G
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My family loves this upside-down fruitcake! It's always a hit at our holiday gatherings.


Phomelela Nyathi
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This upside-down fruitcake is the perfect holiday dessert. It's festive, delicious, and easy to make.


Sojib hasan
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I love this recipe because it's so easy to make. I always get compliments on it when I bring it to parties.


faiza meher
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This upside-down fruitcake is a classic for a reason! It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Mikateko Mabasa
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect! It's so moist and flavorful.


Libby Munford
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This cake was a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved it.


Sajoo Muhmad
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I made this cake for my family and they raved about it! It was so moist and flavorful.


Makaya Moreau
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This cake was delicious! The fruit was perfectly caramelized and the cake was moist and flavorful.


Yusuf Alarrayed
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This upside-down fruitcake was a showstopper at our holiday party! Everyone loved it.


Vijaybabu
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I was looking for a new fruitcake recipe to try, and this one did not disappoint! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the fruit was perfectly caramelized. I will definitely be making this again.


yasir aziz
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This upside-down fruitcake was easy to make and turned out so well! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the fruit was perfectly caramelized. I will definitely be making this again.


Maryam Rafik
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! The cake was so moist and the fruit was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Rox Roman
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This upside-down fruitcake was a hit at our holiday party! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the fruit was perfectly caramelized. I will definitely be making this again.