Chocolate Fruitcake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Fruitcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb mixed candied fruit; 4 ounces cherries, dried; 4 ounces pineapple, dried; 3 cups golden raisins; 2 cups currants, dried; 1 cup dates, chopped; 1 cup Bourbon; 1 cup molasses; 3 cups mixed nuts, chopped; ½ cup white sugar; 1 cup brown sugar; 8 eggs; 2 cups flour; ½ teaspoon baking powder; 1 tablespoon cinnamon; ½ teaspoon nutmeg; ½ teaspoon allspice; 1 12 ounces unsweetened chocolate or 1 12 ounces Choco-bake, melted

Servings: persons

1 lb mixed candied fruit
4 ounces cherries, dried
4 ounces pineapple, dried
3 cups golden raisins
2 cups currants, dried
1 cup dates, chopped
1 cup Bourbon
1 cup molasses
3 cups mixed nuts, chopped
½ cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
8 eggs
2 cups flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon allspice
1 12 ounces unsweetened chocolate or 1 12 ounces Choco-bake, melted

1
In large bowl, combine fruits.
2
Pour bourbon and molasses over all.
3
Cover; let stand overnight.
4
Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
5
Add nuts to fruit mixture.
6
Cream butter with sugars.
7
Beat in eggs, one at a time.
8
Add chocolate.
9
Add remaining ingredients to mixture; mix well.
10
Add fruits and nuts.
11
Pour into 2 greased and waxed paper-lined 9 x 5 x 3-inch pans.
12
Bake for 3 hours.

971

kcal

Calories

Fat

149

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 mixed candied fruit, 4 ounces cherries, dried, 4 ounces pineapple, dried, 3 cups golden raisins, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Fruitcake 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chocolate Fruitcake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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