Festive Fruitcake with Sweet Apricot Glaze Recipe

Name: Festive Fruitcake with Sweet Apricot Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 can pecans chopped; 1 cup candied pineapple chopped; 1 cup golden raisins; 1 cup dates chopped, pitted; 1/2 cup candied orange peel diced; 1/2 cup candied cherries halved; 1 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose; 1/4 cup butter softened; 1/2 cup sugar granulated; 1/2 cup brown sugar packed; 4 large eggs; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup liqueur triple sec, grand marnier, cointreau or other orange flavor; 1 tablespoon lemon zest grated; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Servings: persons

1 can pecans chopped
1 cup candied pineapple chopped
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup dates chopped, pitted
1/2 cup candied orange peel diced
1/2 cup candied cherries halved
1 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose
1/4 cup butter softened
1/2 cup sugar granulated
1/2 cup brown sugar packed
4 large eggs
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup liqueur triple sec, grand marnier, cointreau or other orange flavor
1 tablespoon lemon zest grated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1
Heat oven to 275F (140C).
2
Grease 8-inch springform pan or 6-cup Bundt pan (see note).
3
In large bowl combine pecans, candied pineapple, raisin, dates, candied orange peel, candied cherries and 1/2 cup flour; toss well to mix.
4
Set aside.
5
In second large bowl with electric mixer at low speed, beat butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
6
Beat in eggs, orange juice, orange liqueur, grated lemon peel, vanilla, nutmeg, baking soda and remaining 1 cup flour until thoroughly blended and smooth.
7
Fold in reserved fruit mixture.
8
Pour batter into prepared pan; bake 2 1/2 hours until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
9
Cool in pan on wire rack 1 hour; remove cake from pan to rack to cook completely.
10
Refrigerate, tightly wrapped in foil, at least 24 hours and up to 3 weeks before serving (see note).

1364

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 can pecans chopped, 1 cup candied pineapple chopped, 1 cup golden raisins, 1 cup dates chopped, pitted, and more.

Yes, Festive Fruitcake with Sweet Apricot Glaze 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.

Festive Fruitcake with Sweet Apricot Glaze

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