Treasure Island Fruit Cake Recipe

Name: Treasure Island Fruit Cake Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 c. dry figs; 2 1/2 c. seedless raisins; 2 c. cut preserved orange peel; 1 c. cut preserved lemon peel; 1/2 c. cut citron; 1 c. sliced candied cherries; 1 teaspoon grnd cloves; 2 teaspoon grnd allspice; 3 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 teaspoon mace; 1/2 c. light molasses; 1/2 c. fruit juice (pineapple or possibly grape juice); 1 1/2 c. (3/4 lb.) butter; 2 1/2 c. granulated sugar; 6 Large eggs; 5 c. sifted all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon soda; 3 teaspoon baking pwdr; 1 tbsp. rum or possibly vanilla flavoring; 2 c. broken walnut meats

Servings: persons

3 c. dry figs
2 1/2 c. seedless raisins
2 c. cut preserved orange peel
1 c. cut preserved lemon peel
1/2 c. cut citron
1 c. sliced candied cherries
1 teaspoon grnd cloves
2 teaspoon grnd allspice
3 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoon mace
1/2 c. light molasses
1/2 c. fruit juice (pineapple or possibly grape juice)
1 1/2 c. (3/4 lb.) butter
2 1/2 c. granulated sugar
6 Large eggs
5 c. sifted all purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon soda
3 teaspoon baking pwdr
1 tbsp. rum or possibly vanilla flavoring
2 c. broken walnut meats

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["Pour boiling water over figs, cover and let stand 15 to 20 min, depending on softness of fruit.", "Drain and dry on a towel.", "Clip stems and cut figs into long thin slices with scissors.", "Rinse raisins, drain and dry on a towel.", "Rinse peels and cherries, drain and dry on a towel before cutting.", "Combine fruit also peels and spices in large bowl.", "Blend molasses and fruit juice and pour over all.", "Cover and let stand for several hrs or possibly overnight.", "Cream butter, add in sugar and cream thoroughly.", "Add in beaten Large eggs and mix.", "Add in flour sifted with salt, soda and baking pwdr and mix smooth.", "Add in fruit mix, flavoring and nuts and mix till fruit is proportionately distributed.", "Pour into large tube pan (12""x4"") which has been lined with two thickness heavy wax paper.", "Smooth top with spatula.", "Bake in a slow oven, 275 degrees, about 4 1/2 hrs.", "Test for doneness before removing from oven.", "For a glazed top, brush before baking with equal portions of egg white and honey beaten together.", "Baked weight, about 8 1/2 pounds."]

3411

kcal

Calories

169

Fat

421

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 c. dry figs, 2 1/2 c. seedless raisins, 2 c. cut preserved orange peel, 1 c. cut preserved lemon peel, and more.

Yes, Treasure Island Fruit Cake Recipe 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.

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