Mother's Fruit Cake from My Brother Recipe

Name: Mother's Fruit Cake from My Brother
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb butter; 1 lb sugar (2 cups); 1 lb egg (usually 12); 1 lb flour, sifted (approximately 4 cups); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 lb apricot; water; brandy (lots of it); 1 lb white raisins; 1 lb mixed citron fruit, diced (you know that Christmas stuff); 12 lb cherries (that Christmas kind); 2 lbs raisins; 2 lbs nuts, chopped; mace

Servings: persons

1 lb butter
1 lb sugar (2 cups)
1 lb egg (usually 12)
1 lb flour, sifted (approximately 4 cups)
1 teaspoon salt
1 lb apricot
water
brandy (lots of it)
1 lb white raisins
1 lb mixed citron fruit, diced (you know that Christmas stuff)
12 lb cherries (that Christmas kind)
2 lbs raisins
2 lbs nuts, chopped
mace

1
Preheat oven to 325.
2
Put apricots in a pan and cover with water and brandy.
3
Simmer to expand.
4
Soak raisins, diced fruit and nuts in brandy.
5
Whip the apricots into a paste.
6
Cream butter and sugar.
7
Add 1 egg at a time until it disappears.
8
It gets slippery.
9
Then mix a little longer before adding the next egg.
10
Add apricots and blend well.
11
Add flour, a little at a time.
12
You want a stiff dough.
13
Drain raisins, diced fruit and nuts.
14
Add to dough and mix well.
15
Line loaf pans with greased brown paper (grocery bags cut up and greased).
16
This is important, even if you use silicone as they will be stored in the brown paper.
17
Fill with batter.
18
Put a pan of water in the bottom of the oven.
19
Put in top of oven and bake for 60-90 minutes.
20
The tops will split and it will become pretty dark around the edges.
21
When cool, line a large container or tin with cotton or linen towels.
22
Place the loafs (with brown paper still on them) into that container.
23
Drench each with brandy.
24
Weekly for at least 3 months, open and sprinkle on more brandy.
25
Give as gifts or just enjoy.
26
Slice thin as this is very rich!

1827

kcal

Calories

104

Fat

202

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb butter, 1 lb sugar (2 cups), 1 lb egg (usually 12), 1 lb flour, sifted (approximately 4 cups), and more.

Yes, Mother's Fruit Cake from My Brother falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mother's Fruit Cake from My Brother

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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