Black Fruit Cake Recipe

Name: Black Fruit Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb raisins, seedless; 1 lb currants; 1 lb dates, chopped; 2 lbs candied fruit; 1 lb walnuts, shelled and chopped; 6 cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 tablespoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon allspice; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon clove, ground; 2 cups shortening; 2 cups brown sugar; 6 large eggs; 1 cup molasses, dark; 1 cup coffee, brewed strong and cooled; 2 tablespoons vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 lb raisins, seedless
1 lb currants
1 lb dates, chopped
2 lbs candied fruit
1 lb walnuts, shelled and chopped
6 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon clove, ground
2 cups shortening
2 cups brown sugar
6 large eggs
1 cup molasses, dark
1 cup coffee, brewed strong and cooled
2 tablespoons vanilla extract

1
Mix all dry ingredients (flour, spices, and fruits and nuts) together in a very large bowl. Mix all soft or liquid ingredients together thoroughly then add to lg. Bowl, mixing well by hand. (This will give you an upper-body workout!).
2
Prepare 4 bread pans (standard size) by lining them thoroughly with brown wrapping paper or a cut-up brown grocery bag. Pour this thick and chunky batter into each of the loaf pans, filling 2/3 full.
3
Bake for 2 hours at 250-300 degrees.
4
Remove from oven and let cool. When thoroughly cool, remove from pans and carefully remove the brown paper which is adhered to the fruitcake. Wrap in waxed paper and let set. Serve during the Holidays.

2061

kcal

Calories

Fat

267

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb raisins, seedless, 1 lb currants, 1 lb dates, chopped, 2 lbs candied fruit, and more.

Yes, Black Fruit Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Black Fruit Cake

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