Fruit Cake, Kentucky Bourbon Recipe

Name: Fruit Cake, Kentucky Bourbon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. butter, softened; 2 c. sugar; 6 eggs; 1/2 c. molasses; 4 c. flour; 1 heaping tsp. baking powder; 2 tsp. nutmeg; 1 lb. raisins; 1 c. chopped candied pineapple; 1 c. chopped candied cherries; 1 c. orange marmalade; 2 lb. chopped pecans; 1 c. bourbon; apple slices

Servings: persons

1 1/2 c. butter, softened
2 c. sugar
6 eggs
1/2 c. molasses
4 c. flour
1 heaping tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. nutmeg
1 lb. raisins
1 c. chopped candied pineapple
1 c. chopped candied cherries
1 c. orange marmalade
2 lb. chopped pecans
1 c. bourbon
apple slices

1
Cream the butter and sugar; add eggs one at a time.
2
Combine dry ingredients together.
3
Mix fruit, marmalade and nuts in a large bowl.
4
Add 1 cup of dry ingredients to egg and sugar mix, alternating with bourbon.
5
Stir in fruit mix.
6
Bake in greased and papered 10-inch pan at 250u00b0 for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
7
Cool.
8
Wrap in cloth dampened with bourbon.
9
Place in airtight container along with apple slices.
10
Allow cake to ripen before cutting, about 1 month.
11
Yields 8 pounds.

3847

kcal

Calories

254

Fat

364

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 c. butter, softened, 2 c. sugar, 6 eggs, 1/2 c. molasses, and more.

Yes, Fruit Cake, Kentucky Bourbon 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.

Fruit Cake, Kentucky Bourbon

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