Molasses Fruitcake Recipe

Name: Molasses Fruitcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 lb butter (or 1/2 c. shortening); 1 cup dark brown sugar (packed); 1 teaspoon lemon extract; 3 eggs; 1/2 cup molasses; 2 cups flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1/2 teaspoon mace; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 tablespoons applesauce; 2 cups mixed candied fruit, of your choice; 1/2 cup chopped candied citron peel; 1 cup raisins; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1/2 cup walnuts

Servings: persons

1/4 lb butter (or 1/2 c. shortening)
1 cup dark brown sugar (packed)
1 teaspoon lemon extract
3 eggs
1/2 cup molasses
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon mace
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
2 tablespoons applesauce
2 cups mixed candied fruit, of your choice
1/2 cup chopped candied citron peel
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup walnuts

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2
Butter 2 9x5 loaf pans.
3
Line them with foil and butter again.
4
Mix spices with the flour and take a small amount and dust the foil lined pans with it.
5
Set pans aside.
6
Take baking soda and add to the flour and spice mixture.
7
Set aside.
8
Cream butter then add brown sugar to it.
9
Cream again until sugar is incorporated.
10
Add lemon extract and eggs and beat well.
11
Add applesauce and molasses and blend.
12
Add flour/spice mixture and beat well.
13
Stir in candied fruit, citron, raisins and pecan.
14
Spoon into pans and cover tops with walnut meats.
15
Bake for 1- 1 1/4 hours (until toothpick comes out clean).
16
Let set for 7-10 minutes then turn out on racks and cool.
17
When completely cooled, wrap well and store in an airtight container.
18
*If you want brandied fruitcake: soak 2 pieces of cheesecloth in brandy.
19
Wrap fruitcake up with cheesecloth then wrap tightly with foil.
20
Open up every other day for a week and add additional brandy.
21
Serve away from flames.

1031

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 lb butter (or 1/2 c. shortening), 1 cup dark brown sugar (packed), 1 teaspoon lemon extract, 3 eggs, and more.

Yes, Molasses 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.

Molasses Fruitcake

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