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Fruitcake Ii Recipe

Forget dense, dark fruitcakes! This recipe delivers a light, flavorful fruitcake bursting with zesty citrus and the warmth of honey and spices. Made with brown sugar, honey, and a touch of alcohol for extra richness, this is the fastest fruitcake recipe you'll ever try. Perfect for holiday baking or any special occasion!

Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 195 mins
Calories 5589.9 kcal
Protein 170g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Fruitcake Ii

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How to Make Fruitcake Ii

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).
  2. Grease and flour four 9 x 5 inch loaf pans.
  3. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, 1 cup packed light brown sugar, and ½ cup honey until light and fluffy.
  4. Add 4 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground allspice, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  6. Gradually add half of the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. In a separate bowl, toss 1 cup chopped dried apricots, 1 cup chopped walnuts, 1 cup chopped dates, and 1 cup raisins with the remaining dry ingredients.
  8. In a small bowl, combine ½ cup apricot nectar, ¼ cup heavy cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
  9. Add the nectar mixture to the batter and gently fold in the fruit mixture.
  10. Divide batter evenly among the prepared loaf pans.
  11. Bake for 2 to 3 hours, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  12. While cakes are still warm, combine ¼ cup brandy and ¼ cup orange liqueur. Drizzle evenly over each cake.
  13. Let cakes cool in pans for 1 hour.
  14. Remove from pans and let cool completely. Wrap tightly in foil and chill for at least 1 week before slicing to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

65 g

Sugar

2253g

Fat

400g

Carbs

254g

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Weeknight Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Occasion Desserts Fruit Holiday Event Cakes Christmas Number Of Servings 4 Hours Or Less