Fruitcake With Rum Recipe

Name: Fruitcake With Rum
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups golden raisins; 1 1/2 cups raisins; 1 cup dates (chopped); 1 cup dried apricot (chopped); 1 cup golden fig (chopped); 1 cup blanched almond (whole); 1 cup pecans; 1 1/2 cups candied citrus peel; 1 cup candied cherry (halved); 1/2 cup dark rum; 1 cup unsalted butter; 1 cup brown sugar (packed); 4 eggs; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups golden raisins
1 1/2 cups raisins
1 cup dates (chopped)
1 cup dried apricot (chopped)
1 cup golden fig (chopped)
1 cup blanched almond (whole)
1 cup pecans
1 1/2 cups candied citrus peel
1 cup candied cherry (halved)
1/2 cup dark rum
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar (packed)
4 eggs
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1
In a large bowl mix the first nine ingredients. Pour rum over and stir. Cover and let sit overnight. Stirring occasionally.
2
In a large bowl cream the butter with the brown sugar until fluffy.
3
Beat in eggs one at a time beating well after each egg.
4
In a medium bowl sift 2 cups of the flour with baking powder,salt, cinnamon, allspice and cloves.
5
Add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and stir well.
6
Toss 1/4 cup flour with the rum soaked fruits.
7
Pour batter over the fruit mixture and mix really well. Batter will be very thick.
8
Spoon into two 9 X 5 loaf pans lined with greased brown paper. Smooth the tops of the batter in the pans. If you wish arrange some candied cherries and almonds on top of batter.
9
Place pans in middle of the oven which has been preheated to 275u00b0F Also place a shallow pan of water on the bottom rack. Bake for 3 to 3 1/2 hours or until toothpick comes out clean. Place loaves in pan on rack for 15 minutes to cool completely. Remove paper or foil and wrap in rum soaked cheesecloth and wrap in foil. Store in cool, dry place for several weeks.

1546

kcal

Calories

106

Fat

126

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups golden raisins, 1 1/2 cups raisins, 1 cup dates (chopped), 1 cup dried apricot (chopped), and more.

Yes, Fruitcake With Rum 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.

Fruitcake With Rum

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