Dark Fruitcake Recipe

Name: Dark Fruitcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 c. butter; 3 c. all-purpose flour; 2 tsp. baking powder; 2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg, allspice and cloves; 16 oz. diced mixed candied fruits and peels; 1 3/4 c. packed brown sugar; 1 c. orange juice; 1 (8 oz.) pkg. pitted, whole dates; 8 oz. whole red or green candied cherries; 1 (15 oz.) pkg. raisins; 1 c. slivered almonds; 1 c. pecan halves; 1/2 c. chopped candied pineapple; 4 eggs; 1/4 c. light molasses

Servings: persons

3/4 c. butter
3 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg, allspice and cloves
16 oz. diced mixed candied fruits and peels
1 3/4 c. packed brown sugar
1 c. orange juice
1 (8 oz.) pkg. pitted, whole dates
8 oz. whole red or green candied cherries
1 (15 oz.) pkg. raisins
1 c. slivered almonds
1 c. pecan halves
1/2 c. chopped candied pineapple
4 eggs
1/4 c. light molasses

1
Grease 3 (8 x 4 x 2-inch) loaf pans or 2 (10 x 3 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch) loaf dessert pans.
2
Line bottom and sides of pans with brown paper to prevent overbrowning.
3
Grease paper.
4
In a saucepan, melt butter; cool.
5
Stir together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves and 1 teaspoon salt.
6
Add mixed fruits and peels, dates, cherries, raisins, almonds, pecans and pineapple.
7
Mix until well coated.
8
Beat eggs until foamy.
9
Add brown sugar, orange juice, molasses and butter; beat until blended.
10
Stir into fruit mixture.

2334

kcal

Calories

121

Fat

277

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: 3/4 c. butter, 3 c. all-purpose flour, 2 tsp. baking powder, 2 tsp. ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Dark 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.

Dark Fruitcake

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