James K. Polk Fruitcake Recipe

Name: James K. Polk Fruitcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup blanched almonds, chopped; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 6 eggs; 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/3 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/3 teaspoon ground mace; 1 cup orange juice; 4 1/3 cups raisins; 2 (8-ounce) packages chopped dates; 1 1/2 cups currants; 2 (4-ounce) packages chopped candied citron; 1 1/3 cups chopped candied pineapple; 1 1/3 cups chopped pecans

Servings: persons

1/4 cup blanched almonds, chopped
1/4 cup orange juice
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
6 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/3 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/3 teaspoon ground mace
1 cup orange juice
4 1/3 cups raisins
2 (8-ounce) packages chopped dates
1 1/2 cups currants
2 (4-ounce) packages chopped candied citron
1 1/3 cups chopped candied pineapple
1 1/3 cups chopped pecans

1
Grease four 7 1/2- x 3- x 2-inch loaf pans, and line the sides and bottom with greased heavy brown paper. Set aside.
2
Combine almonds and 1/2 cup orange juice; set aside.
3
Cream butter in a large mixing bowl; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4
Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, allspice, and mace; add to creamed mixture alternately with 1 cup orange juice, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix well after each addition.
5
Dredge remaining ingredients in 1/2 cup flour; gently stir into batter. Add almond mixture, stirring well
6
Spoon batter into prepared pans. Bake at 300u00b0 for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool cakes completely in pans.

1416

kcal

Calories

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup blanched almonds, chopped, 1/4 cup orange juice, 1 cup butter, softened, 1 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, James K. Polk 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.

James K. Polk Fruitcake

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