Grandma Jennie's Fruitcake Recipe Recipe

Name: Grandma Jennie's Fruitcake Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. butter; 1 pound dark brown sugar; 4 Large eggs; 1 tbsp. grated orange rind; 1 tbsp. grated lemon rind; 1 c. honey; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 c. coffee; 1 pound minced black walnuts; 1/2 c cherry Kijafa (cherry wine); 4 c. flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon grnd cloves; 2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 pound raisins; 1 pound mixed candied fruits

Servings: persons

1 c. butter
1 pound dark brown sugar
4 Large eggs
1 tbsp. grated orange rind
1 tbsp. grated lemon rind
1 c. honey
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 c. coffee
1 pound minced black walnuts
1/2 c cherry Kijafa (cherry wine)
4 c. flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon grnd cloves
2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pound raisins
1 pound mixed candied fruits

1
Sift flour, salt, nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon together.
2
Set aside.
3
Combine walnuts, raisins and candied fruit.
4
Sprinkle 1/2 c. of flour mix over fruit and nuts and toss around till they are proportionately coated and separated.
5
Cream butter, adding brown sugar gradually, beating till light and fluffy.
6
Add in Large eggs beating well after each.
7
Add in orange and lemon rind.
8
Combine honey, baking soda mixing well, and beat into butter-sugar mix.
9
Combine coffee and wine add in to batter, alternating with flour mix.
10
Beat till smooth.
11
Add in fruit and nuts by hand, mixing thoroughly.
12
Bake in three 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 inch greased pans, that have been lined with brown greased paper.
13
Divide batter proportionately.
14
Bake at 275 degrees for 2 1/2 to 3 hrs.
15
Place a pan of warm water on bottom rack of oven to keep cakes moist.
16
Let cakes stand 5 min before removing from pans.
17
Invert on rack and carefully remove brown paper.
18
Wrap while still slightly hot to touch in 2 layers of plastic wrap and then in foil.
19
Store in cold place.
20
Bake at least 2 weeks in advance.

2811

kcal

Calories

135

Fat

363

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. butter, 1 pound dark brown sugar, 4 Large eggs, 1 tbsp. grated orange rind, and more.

Yes, Grandma Jennie's Fruitcake Recipe 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.

Grandma Jennie's Fruitcake Recipe

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