Christmas Fruit Cake Recipe

Name: Christmas Fruit Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. butter; 1 c. brown sugar; 2 eggs; 1 Tbsp. soda in 1 c. boiling water poured over 1 lb. cut up dates; 1 tsp. salt; 1 1/2 c. flour; 1/4 candied fruit (mixed); 1 c. nut meats, chopped; 1/2 c. raisins; 4 c. eggplant, peeled and cut into small pieces (about 1/2-inch cubes); 88 single saltine cracker squares or 2 individual packs saltines, broken into crumbs; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. black pepper; 1 stick butter; 1 pt. half and half (approximate); 1 or 2 qt. rum; 1 c. butter; 1 tsp. sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 c. dried fruit; baking powder; 1 tsp. soda; lemon juice; brown sugar; nuts

Servings: persons

2 Tbsp. butter
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 Tbsp. soda in 1 c. boiling water poured over 1 lb. cut up dates
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. flour
1/4 candied fruit (mixed)
1 c. nut meats, chopped
1/2 c. raisins
4 c. eggplant, peeled and cut into small pieces (about 1/2-inch cubes)
88 single saltine cracker squares or 2 individual packs saltines, broken into crumbs
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 stick butter
1 pt. half and half (approximate)
1 or 2 qt. rum
1 c. butter
1 tsp. sugar
2 large eggs
1 c. dried fruit
baking powder
1 tsp. soda
lemon juice
brown sugar
nuts

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Before you start, sample the rum to check for quality.
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Good isn't it?
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Now go ahead.
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Select a large mixing bowl, measuring cup, etc.
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Check rum again.
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It must be just right.
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To be sure rum is of highest quality, pour 1 level cup of rum into a glass and drink it as fast as you can.
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Repeat!
9
With an electric mixer, beat 1 cup butter in a large fluffy bowl.
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Add 1 seaspoon of thugar and beat again.

1512

kcal

Calories

Fat

146

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbsp. butter, 1 c. brown sugar, 2 eggs, 1 Tbsp. soda in 1 c. boiling water poured over 1 lb. cut up dates, and more.

Yes, Christmas 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.

Christmas Fruit Cake

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