Little Chocolate-Coffee Fruitcakes Recipe

Name: Little Chocolate-Coffee Fruitcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter; 6 (1-ounce) squares semisweet chocolate; 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules; 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 3 large eggs, separated; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Kahlua or other coffee-flavored liqueur, divided; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 (10-ounce) container whole pitted dates, chopped (about 1 3/4 cups); 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans, toasted; 1 cup semisweet chocolate mega-morsels or regular morsels; 3/4 cup dried apricots, chopped; Additional Kahlua

Servings: persons

1 cup butter
6 (1-ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3 large eggs, separated
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Kahlua or other coffee-flavored liqueur, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (10-ounce) container whole pitted dates, chopped (about 1 3/4 cups)
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans, toasted
1 cup semisweet chocolate mega-morsels or regular morsels
3/4 cup dried apricots, chopped
Additional Kahlua

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["Grease five 6"" x 3"" x 2"" loafpans. Line bottoms of loafpans with wax paper; set aside.", "Melt butter and chocolate in a heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring often. Stir in coffee granules. Remove mixture from heat, and let cool 15 minutes. Pour into a large bowl. Stir in brown sugar. Add egg yolks, stirring well. Add 2 tablespoons Kahlua and vanilla; stir well.", "Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, soda, and salt; add to chocolate mixture. Combine dates and next 3 ingredients; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup flour, tossing to coat. Stir fruit mixture into batter. Beat egg whites at high speed of an electric mixer until stiff peaks form; fold into batter.", "Spoon batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake at 300u00b0 for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool in pans on a wire rack 10 minutes; remove from pans, and brush loaves with remaining 1/4 cup Kahlua. Let cool completely on a wire rack.", "Wrap fruitcakes in Kahlua-soaked cheesecloth. Store in an airtight container in a cool place at least 1 week before serving. Pour a small amount of Kahlua over each loaf every week up to 1 month. To serve, slice with an electric knife."]

2374

kcal

Calories

149

Fat

233

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, 6 (1-ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules, 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Little Chocolate-Coffee Fruitcakes 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.

Little Chocolate-Coffee Fruitcakes

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