French Fruitcake Recipe

Name: French Fruitcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup candied orange peel; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/2 cup golden raisins; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup white sugar; 2 1/2 tablespoons honey; 2 eggs; 1 1/2 tablespoons light cream; 2 tablespoons dark rum; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Servings: persons

3/4 cup candied orange peel
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup golden raisins
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons honey
2 eggs
1 1/2 tablespoons light cream
2 tablespoons dark rum
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1
Toss the candied orange peel, walnuts, and raisins with 2 tablespoons flour. Set aside.
2
In a large bowl, cream the butter with the sugar and honey. Beat in the egg, then the cream or milk, rum, and vanilla. Stir together the remaining 1 1/2 cups flour and the baking powder; beat into the creamed mixture. Stir in the fruits and nuts. Turn the batter into a greased and floured 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.
3
Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 10 minutes. Lower the heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Bake the cake 45 minutes longer, or until it tests done with a toothpick. Transfer to a rack to cool.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup candied orange peel, 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, 1/2 cup raisins, 1/2 cup golden raisins, and more.

Yes, French 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.

French Fruitcake

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