Linda Olle'S Dark Fruitcake Recipe

Name: Linda Olle'S Dark Fruitcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Zest of one orange; 1 cup sultanas or golden raisins; 2 1/2 cups raisins; 1/2 cup dried currants or Zante currants; 1 cup 1 T Spanish brandy; 3/4 cup 2 T flour; 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground mace; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon clove or allspice; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup dark Muscovado sugar or brown sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 large eggs; 2 tablespoons molasses; powdered sugar

Servings: persons

Zest of one orange
1 cup sultanas or golden raisins
2 1/2 cups raisins
1/2 cup dried currants or Zante currants
1 cup 1 T Spanish brandy
3/4 cup 2 T flour
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mace
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon clove or allspice
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup dark Muscovado sugar or brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons molasses
powdered sugar

1
In a bowl, combine the orange zest, sultanas, raisins, currants, and 1 cup of brandy. Cover with plastic wrap or a tightly fitting lid and allow to steep overnight, stirring from time to time.
2
Preheat the oven to 300u00b0F. Coat a loaf pan or 9-inch round pan with butter. Combine the soused fruit with 2 tablespoons of flour. In a separate bowl, combine 3/4 cup flour, nutmeg, salt, mace, cinnamon, and baking soda. In yet another bowl, whisk together the butter, sugars, and vanilla. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 tablespoon of brandy and the molasses. Stir the flour mixture into the wet mixture until completely combined.
3
Strain the fruits from any brandy that hasn't been absorbed and add them into the batter. Stir to evenly disperse, then pour the batter into the prepared pan.
4
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the fruit cake is completely done inside. Allow to cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Zest of one orange, 1 cup sultanas or golden raisins, 2 1/2 cups raisins, 1/2 cup dried currants or Zante currants, and more.

Yes, Linda Olle'S Dark 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.

Linda Olle'S Dark Fruitcake

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