Ralph'S Fruitcake Recipe

Name: Ralph'S Fruitcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 c. dried fruit (seedless raisins, both gold and brown, dates, black figs, dried apricots, dried apples, candied red and green cherries, dried peaches, prunes, candied pineapple); 8 c. English walnuts and pecans; 2 Tbsp. grated orange rind; 4 tsp. spices (cinnamon, cloves, allspice, ginger); 2 c. honey; 2 c. bourbon; 1/2 c. orange juice; 2 c. soft butter; 2 c. light brown sugar; 8 or 9 eggs; 1 Tbsp. pure vanilla; 4 c. sifted flour; 2 tsp. salt; 2 tsp. baking powder

Servings: persons

12 c. dried fruit (seedless raisins, both gold and brown, dates, black figs, dried apricots, dried apples, candied red and green cherries, dried peaches, prunes, candied pineapple)
8 c. English walnuts and pecans
2 Tbsp. grated orange rind
4 tsp. spices (cinnamon, cloves, allspice, ginger)
2 c. honey
2 c. bourbon
1/2 c. orange juice
2 c. soft butter
2 c. light brown sugar
8 or 9 eggs
1 Tbsp. pure vanilla
4 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder

1
Cream butter.
2
Add brown sugar and beat until fluffy.
3
Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
4
Briefly beat in vanilla.
5
Toss together flour, salt and baking powder and beat into creamed mixture 1 cup at a time (and no more than that).
6
Mix until smooth after each addition.
7
Preheat oven to 275u00b0.
8
Combine batter with fruit and nut mixture.
9
Turn into pans and bake at 275u00b0 for 60 to 75 minutes for small cakes, 2 1/2 to 3 hours for large.
10
When cool, start misting with bourbon.

6011

kcal

Calories

432

Fat

475

Carbs

124

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: 12 c. dried fruit (seedless raisins, both gold and brown, dates, black figs, dried apricots, dried apples, candied red and green cherries, dried peaches, prunes, candied pineapple), 8 c. English walnuts and pecans, 2 Tbsp. grated orange rind, 4 tsp. spices (cinnamon, cloves, allspice, ginger), and more.

Yes, Ralph'S 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.

Ralph'S Fruitcake

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