Fruitcake

Name: Fruitcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lb raisins; 12 lb dried apricot; 14 lb candied fruit; 12 lb nuts; 1 ½ cups brown sugar; 1 cup butter; 1 cup jelly; ½ cup molasses; 6 egg yolks; 1 cup apple juice; 4 cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon allspice; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon clove

Eats Now Editorial Team · 1406 kcal · Baking & Desserts

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Fruitcake – a delicious recipe with raisins, apricot, candied fruit, nuts, brown sugar, butter. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

12 lb raisins
12 lb dried apricot
14 lb candied fruit
12 lb nuts
1 ½ cups brown sugar
1 cup butter
1 cup jelly
½ cup molasses
6 egg yolks
1 cup apple juice
4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon clove

1
chop fruit and nuts
2
sprinkle with 1 cup flour
3
measure remaining dry ingredients and sift
4
line a large tube pan with brown paper well greased.
5
cream butter real well
6
add sugar and cream til real fluffy
7
add jelly or molasses
8
stir in egg yolks
9
add liquid alternately with flour mixture
10
add the frui/nuts mixture
11
beat well.
12
bake in slow oven 300 degrees for 3 hours.

1406

kcal

Calories

Fat

184

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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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 lb raisins, 12 lb dried apricot, 14 lb candied fruit, 12 lb nuts, and more.

Yes, 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
1406 kcal
Category
Baking & Desserts

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