The Fanny Farmer Dark Fruitcake Recipe

Name: The Fanny Farmer Dark Fruitcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter (room temperature) or 1/2 cup shortening (room temperature); 1 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed; 1 teaspoon lemon extract; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup molasses; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1/2 teaspoon mace; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup milk; 1 cup small candied fruit; 1 cup candied cherry (use red and green); 1/2 cup small pieces candied citron peel; 1 cup chopped dates (can use raisins); 1 cup chopped pecans

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter (room temperature) or 1/2 cup shortening (room temperature)
1 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
1 teaspoon lemon extract
2 large eggs
1/2 cup molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon mace
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1 cup small candied fruit
1 cup candied cherry (use red and green)
1/2 cup small pieces candied citron peel
1 cup chopped dates (can use raisins)
1 cup chopped pecans

1
Set oven to 325 degrees F.
2
Butter two 9 x 5-inch loaf pans.
3
Line the pans with foil, then butter the foil.
4
Cream the butter or shortening.
5
Add in brown sugar; beat until light.
6
Add in lemon extract and eggs and beat well.
7
Stir in molasses and blend to combine.
8
In a small bowl combine the flour with baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, mace, cloves and salt; beat into the creamed mixture until combined.
9
Add in milk; beat until combined.
10
Stir in the candied fruit, candied cherries, candied citron, dates or raisins and nuts; mix well.
11
Transfer/divide the batter between the two pans.
12
Bake for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until the loaves test done.
13
Turn out onto racks to cool.
14
When completely cooled wrap well and store in an airtight container.
15
BRANDIED FRUIT CAKE OPTION; soak two large pieces of cheesecloth in brandy.
16
Wrap each fruit cake in the cheesecloth covering all sides, then wrap well in foil.
17
Moisten the cheesecloth with additional brandy every few days for about a week.

913

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

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: 1/2 cup butter (room temperature) or 1/2 cup shortening (room temperature), 1 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed, 1 teaspoon lemon extract, 2 large eggs, and more.

Yes, The Fanny Farmer 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.

The Fanny Farmer Dark Fruitcake

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