Dad's Pride Fruitcake Recipe

Name: Dad's Pride Fruitcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (7 ounce) package marzipan; 6 ounces chopped dried figs; 1 cup chopped dried pear half; 1 cup golden raisin; 1 cup currants; 1 cup chopped dried apricot; 1 cup diced dates; 1 cup chopped dried prune; ½ cup brandy; ½ cup chopped hazelnuts; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 9 ounces none such condensed mincemeat, crumbled; 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 ½ cups sugar; 1 cup packed golden brown sugar; 8 large eggs; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; ½ teaspoon salt; 3 cups all-purpose flour; brandy; cheesecloth

Servings: persons

1 (7 ounce) package marzipan
6 ounces chopped dried figs
1 cup chopped dried pear half
1 cup golden raisin
1 cup currants
1 cup chopped dried apricot
1 cup diced dates
1 cup chopped dried prune
½ cup brandy
½ cup chopped hazelnuts
1 cup chopped walnuts
9 ounces none such condensed mincemeat, crumbled
1 ½ cups unsalted butter, room temperature
1 ½ cups sugar
1 cup packed golden brown sugar
8 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
brandy
cheesecloth

1
2 DAYS before: Combine chopped dried figs, chopped dried pears, chopped dried apricots, chopped dried prunes, golden raisins, currants with brandy cover.
2
1 DAY before: Cut marzipan into 1/2 inch pieces place on plate in single layer, wrap in plastic wrap and freeze.
3
BAKING DAY: Generously spray 4 8 x 33/4 x 21/2 disposable loaf pans with pan spray Preheat oven to 325F.
4
Beat 1 1/2 cups butter, sugar and brown sugar in large bowl until light.
5
Beat in eggs 1 at a time, then vanilla, cardamom, nutmeg and salt.
6
Stir in flour in 4 additions.
7
Stir in dried fruit mixture and any soaking liquid from bowl, crumbled mincemeat, dates and nuts Gently stir in frozen marzipan pieces.
8
Evenly spoon batter among prepared pans.
9
Place pans on baking sheet.
10
Bake until tester inserted into center of cakes comes out clean, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
11
Cool cakes completely in pans on racks.
12
You'll need 4 sections of cheese cloth Dip cheesecloth in brandy wrap each cake, wrap that in aluminum foil and put the cakes some place to season.
13
Check it once a week to and re-soak cloth.
14
(the cloth if it has dried out) Allow to season at least 3 weeks.

1925

kcal

Calories

109

Fat

205

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (7 ounce) package marzipan, 6 ounces chopped dried figs, 1 cup chopped dried pear half, 1 cup golden raisin, and more.

Yes, Dad's Pride 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!

Dad's Pride Fruitcake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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