Dark Fruit Cake Recipe

Name: Dark Fruit Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. butter; 1 box brown sugar; 1 c. molasses; 1 tsp. molasses; 1 tsp. soda (in molasses); 8 eggs, slightly beaten; 1 tsp. nutmeg; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1 pt. fig preserves; 1 pt. watermelon rind preserves; 1 pt. candied cherries, chopped; 1/2 pt. glazed pineapple, chopped; 1 qt. nuts, chopped; 1/2 pt. raisins; 6 c. cake flour; 1 tsp. baking powder

Servings: persons

1 lb. butter
1 box brown sugar
1 c. molasses
1 tsp. molasses
1 tsp. soda (in molasses)
8 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 pt. fig preserves
1 pt. watermelon rind preserves
1 pt. candied cherries, chopped
1/2 pt. glazed pineapple, chopped
1 qt. nuts, chopped
1/2 pt. raisins
6 c. cake flour
1 tsp. baking powder

1
Mix butter and sugar.
2
Mix all fruit with all flour.
3
Add the fruit and flour mixture to butter mixture.
4
Add eggs, then add spices.
5
Pour mixture into tube pans that have been greased and lined with brown paper.
6
Garnish cakes before cooking with pineapple (glazed) and cherries (glazed).
7
Cook about 2 1/2 to 3 hours at 250u00b0.
8
Put pan of water under the cakes in the oven for moisture.
9
Makes two cakes.

2515

kcal

Calories

115

Fat

304

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. butter, 1 box brown sugar, 1 c. molasses, 1 tsp. molasses, and more.

Yes, Dark 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.

Dark Fruit Cake

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