Fruitcake ( Also Known As Barb'snuttierthana, Fruit

Name: Fruitcake ( Also Known As Barb'snuttierthana, Fruitcake)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lb butter or 12 lb margarine; 2 cups light brown sugar; 3 teaspoons lemon extract; 4 eggs; 1 cup molasses; 2 cups peeled apples (cut into slices and cooked until soft in the microwave); 4 ½ cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 4 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 ½ teaspoons allspice; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 cup pecans (chopped); 1 cup walnut halves; 1 cup currants; ½ cup dark raisin; ½ cup golden raisin; 1 cup dried sweetened cranberries; 1 cup dried apricot (roughly chopped); ½ cup candied pineapple; 1 cup candied red cherries; 1 cup pecans; 1 cup walnuts; 1 cup candied cherry

Servings: persons

12 lb butter or 12 lb margarine
2 cups light brown sugar
3 teaspoons lemon extract
4 eggs
1 cup molasses
2 cups peeled apples (cut into slices and cooked until soft in the microwave)
4 ½ cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
4 teaspoons cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons allspice
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup pecans (chopped)
1 cup walnut halves
1 cup currants
½ cup dark raisin
½ cup golden raisin
1 cup dried sweetened cranberries
1 cup dried apricot (roughly chopped)
½ cup candied pineapple
1 cup candied red cherries
1 cup pecans
1 cup walnuts
1 cup candied cherry

1
Spray pans with Pam.
2
2 8-inch springform or Bundt.
3
or 4 loaf pans
4
Flour pans well and tap then discard excess flour.
5
Preheat oven to 325F.
6
Cream butter until fluffy.
7
Add brown sugar and beat for 1 minute on medium.
8
Add lemon extract, eggs, cooled apples and molasses.
9
Mix flour and other dry ingredients together in a separate bowl.
10
Add 1/2 the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and beat well.
11
Add the rest of the flour mixture and stir until well incorporated.
12
Stir in all the fruit and nuts.
13
Spoon batter into each pan.
14
Top with pecans, cherries and walnuts.
15
Bake at 325F for 1 hour for loaf pans,.
16
1 hour 15 minutes for others.
17
Let cakes set for 10 minutes.
18
Using a knife, loosen fruitcake from sides of the pan.
19
Open springform latch and remove pan.
20
Invert cake on a plate and with a knife remove pan bottom.
21
Place a cake rack on the fruitcake bottom and invert so the cake cools right side up.
22
Remove plate and let set until cooled completely.
23
Wrap well in plastic and store in an airtight container or foil.

11862

kcal

Calories

1211

Fat

271

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 lb butter or 12 lb margarine, 2 cups light brown sugar, 3 teaspoons lemon extract, 4 eggs, and more.

Yes, Fruitcake ( Also Known As Barb'snuttierthana, 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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Fruitcake ( Also Known As Barb'snuttierthana, Fruitcake)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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