Christmas Fruitcake Recipe

Name: Christmas Fruitcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb butter; 1 1/2 lb brown sugar; 1 1/2 lbs flour; 2 tsp nutmeg; 1 tsp mace; 1 tsp cloves; 2 tsp cinnamon; 1 tsp baking soda; 3 tsp baking powder; 3 lbs raisins; 2 lbs currants; 1 lb citron, sliced; 1 lb dates, sliced; 10 eggs, well beaten; 1 c molasses; 1 c strong cold coffee; Juice and grated rind of 1 lemon; 1 c tart jelly; 1/4 lb almonds, sliced

Servings: persons

1 lb butter
1 1/2 lb brown sugar
1 1/2 lbs flour
2 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp mace
1 tsp cloves
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
3 tsp baking powder
3 lbs raisins
2 lbs currants
1 lb citron, sliced
1 lb dates, sliced
10 eggs, well beaten
1 c molasses
1 c strong cold coffee
Juice and grated rind of 1 lemon
1 c tart jelly
1/4 lb almonds, sliced

1
Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
2
Sift dry ingredients together 3 times and mix with fruit.
3
Add eggs to creamed mixture. Add flour-fruit mixture alternately with next 5 ingredients and beat thoroughly.
4
Pour into pans lined with greased paper. Sprinkle almonds on top.
5
Cover cakes with greased paper.
6
Steam for 2 hours, then bake in slow oven 300u00b0 1 1/2 to 2 hours, removing paper last 1/2 hour to dry surface.

2610

kcal

Calories

133

Fat

310

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb butter, 1 1/2 lb brown sugar, 1 1/2 lbs flour, 2 tsp nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Christmas 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.

Christmas Fruitcake

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