Ingredients for Holiday Fruitcake
- 1 (15 ounce) package mixed candied fruit
- 1 cup candied pineapple
- 1/2 cup candied red cherries
- 1/2 cup candied green cherries
- 1/2 cup chopped dried apple
- 1 cup chopped dates
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup slivered almonds
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 5 large eggs
- 1/2 cup dark molasses
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup bourbon or brandy, plus extra for brushing
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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How to Make Holiday Fruitcake
- Combine the dried fruits and nuts in a large bowl. Pour bourbon or brandy over the fruit and nut mixture. Cover and let stand for 2-3 hours.
- Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C).
- In a separate large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and spices.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Drain the fruit and nut mixture, reserving the bourbon/brandy for later use.
- Gently fold the drained fruit and nut mixture into the batter.
- Grease a 12-cup fluted pan or two 6-cup fluted pans thoroughly. Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s) and press firmly into the corners.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 3-3 1/2 hours, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the fruitcake cool in the pan for 20 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once completely cool, wrap the fruitcake tightly in plastic wrap and store in a cool, dark place.
- Starting the week after baking, brush the fruitcake with the reserved bourbon or brandy once a week until Christmas for an extra boozy kick!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
82 g
Sugar
2619g
Fat
389g
Carbs
316g
