Black Bourbon Fruitcake Recipe

Indulge in the decadent depths of our Black Bourbon Fruitcake! This legendary recipe, lauded as the "best ever" by a discerning taste-tester, boasts a rich, dark flavor profile thanks to the finest bourbon. Originally sourced from a cherished 80's magazine and later discovered online, this isn't your grandma's fruitcake – it's a sophisticated dessert perfect for holiday gatherings or any special occasion. Get ready to experience fruitcake like never before!

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 180 mins
Calories 672.7 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 0.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Black Bourbon Fruitcake

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How to Make Black Bourbon Fruitcake

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan or a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the corn syrup and bourbon, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Stir in the pecans, candied cherries, candied citron, raisins, dried apricots, and currants.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs attached.
  8. Let the fruitcake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

280g

Fat

47g

Carbs

36g