Fruitcake Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Fruitcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup golden raisins; 1 cup red raisins; 1 small orange, rind finely chopped; 1 cup brandy; 2 sticks butter, softened; 2 cups light brown sugar; 3 eggs, at room temperature; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon allspice; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup finely chopped dried pineapple; 2 cup chopped raw pecans

Servings: persons

1 cup golden raisins
1 cup red raisins
1 small orange, rind finely chopped
1 cup brandy
2 sticks butter, softened
2 cups light brown sugar
3 eggs, at room temperature
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely chopped dried pineapple
2 cup chopped raw pecans

1
Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
2
Combine raisins and orange rind in a microwaveable bowl and pour over the brandy.
3
Microwave for 2 minutes then let it sit while you prepare the batter.
4
With an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
5
Beat in eggs 1 at a time.
6
Whisk together the dry ingredients until homogenous, then fold in the dry ingredients.
7
Strain the brandy from the raisins and reserve.
8
Stir the raisins, pineapple, and pecans into the batter.
9
Grease 2 (8 by 4-inch loaf pans and line the bottom with a piece of waxed paper.
10
Spoon the batter into the pan.
11
Bake 3 hours.
12
Let cool and remove from pan.
13
Poke holes with a large skewer all over the cake.
14
Soak a large piece of cheese cloth in the reserved brandy.
15
Wrap cooled cake in cheesecloth, place in large plastic bag and store in a cool, dry place.
16
It is awesome served with vanilla ice cream.

1784

kcal

Calories

Fat

219

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup golden raisins, 1 cup red raisins, 1 small orange, rind finely chopped, 1 cup brandy, 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.

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