Old-Fashioned Dark Fruitcake Recipe

Name: Old-Fashioned Dark Fruitcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. pkg. Radiant fruit mix (glace fruits); 1 lb. pkg. (3 c.) seedless raisins; 1 lb. (3 c.) seedless dates; 2 c. nut meats; 1/4 c. molasses or honey; 1/4 c. sherry wine or dark fruit juice; 1 c. shortening; 1 1/4 c. brown sugar; 4 eggs; 2 c. sifted flour; 1/4 tsp. baking soda; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. each: cloves and mace

Servings: persons

1 lb. pkg. Radiant fruit mix (glace fruits)
1 lb. pkg. (3 c.) seedless raisins
1 lb. (3 c.) seedless dates
2 c. nut meats
1/4 c. molasses or honey
1/4 c. sherry wine or dark fruit juice
1 c. shortening
1 1/4 c. brown sugar
4 eggs
2 c. sifted flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. each: cloves and mace

1
Mix fruits together in a large bowl; add the molasses and wine and let stand overnight.
2
Cream the shortening; gradually add sugar, then beat in eggs, mixing well after each addition.
3
Add to fruit and nuts and mix thoroughly.
4
Add sifted dry ingredients and mix well.
5
Pour into 2 medium or 4 small loaf pans which have been greased and lined with wax paper.
6
Bake at 275u00b0 for about 2 1/2 hours with a pan of water on oven floor or lower rack.
7
Remove from pans to cool, but leave wax paper on cake.

913

kcal

Calories

Fat

179

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. pkg. Radiant fruit mix (glace fruits), 1 lb. pkg. (3 c.) seedless raisins, 1 lb. (3 c.) seedless dates, 2 c. nut meats, and more.

Yes, Old-Fashioned 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.

Old-Fashioned Dark Fruitcake

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