Christmas Fruitcake


  INGREDIENTS   1/8 cup chopped dried cherries 1/8 cup chopped dried mango 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup dried currants 2 tablespoons chopped candied citron 1/4 cup dark rum 1/2 cup butter 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup unsulfured molasses 2 tablespoons milk 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1/4 cup dark rum, divided Directions for […]

Boiled Fruitcake


  INGREDIENTS   2 cups chopped dried mixed fruit 1 cup roughly chopped glace cherries 1/4 cup candied mixed citrus peel 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 1/2 cups white sugar 3/4 cup butter 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon mixed spice 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 2/3 cups sifted self-rising flour 2 eggs Directions for the Boield fruitcake Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Line one […]

White Fruit Cake 2


  INGREDIENTS   1 1/2 cups candied pineapple chunks 3 cups golden raisins 1 1/2 cups candied cherries 1 cup dried currants 2 ounces candied orange peel 2 ounces candied citron peel 1/2 cup orange juice 2 cups butter 4 cups confectioners’ sugar 8 eggs, separated 4 cups pecans, chopped 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour Directions for the White Fruit Cake 2 Chop pineapple, raisins, and cherries. Combine chopped […]

Jamaican Fruit Cake


  INGREDIENTS   2 cups packed brown sugar 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking soda 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons ground cloves 2 tablespoons ground allspice 2 tablespoons ground nutmeg 4 eggs 2 tablespoons lemon zest 2 tablespoons vanilla extract 1/2 cup brandy 1 1/2 cups raisins 1 1/2 cups chopped nuts 1 1/2 cups dried mixed fruit 1 1/2 cups butter, melted 1 3/4 cups brandy Directions for the Jamaican […]

A Fruitcake


  INGREDIENTS 2 cups packed brown sugar 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking soda 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons ground cloves 2 tablespoons ground allspice 2 tablespoons ground nutmeg 4 eggs 2 tablespoons lemon zest 2 tablespoons vanilla extract 1/2 cup brandy 1 1/2 cups raisins 1 1/2 cups chopped nuts 1 1/2 cups dried mixed fruit 1 1/2 cups butter, melted 1 3/4 cups brandy Directions for the A Fruitcake […]

Elsie’s Fruit Cake recipe


  INGREDIENTS 3 cups whole candied cherries 2 cups dark raisins 6 cups mixed candied fruits (of your choice) 6 cups mixed nuts (not salted), your choice of nuts 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups vegetable oil 3 cups firmly-packed brown sugar 8 eggs 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 4 teaspoons salt 4 teaspoons ground allspice 4 teaspoons […]

Regal fruit cake recipe


  INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups candied yellow pineapple, chopped 1 1/2 cups candied red cherries, chopped 1 cup raisins 3/4 cup currants 2 cups chopped pecans or walnuts 1/2 cup white grape juice 1 cup butter or margarine, room temperature 2 cups firmly-packed light brown sugar 5 eggs, room temperature 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking […]

Traditional dark fruitcake


  INGREDIENTS 1 cup halved red glacé cherries 1 cup halved green glacé cherries 3 cups candied chopped mixed peel 2 cups dark golden raisins 2 cups Thompson raisins 2 cups dried currants 1 cup brandy 1 cup sliced almonds 1 cup chopped pecans 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature […]

Dark fruitcake


  INGREDIENTS 1 pound diced citron and candied orange and lemon peels 2 pounds candied cherries, halved, red and green 2 pounds candied pineapple 1 pound chopped pitted dates 1 pound raisins 1 can (16 ounces) pitted sour cherries, drained 1 pound chopped pecans 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons brandy 1 tablespoon vanilla 1/2 cup […]

Whole wheat christmas fruitcake


  INGREDIENTS 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 8 tablespoons (4 ounces) butter 2 tablespoons milk 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup candied cherries 2/3 cup sliced almonds 2 tablespoons raisins 1 pkg. (sleeve, or 1/3 of a standard box) graham crackers Directions for the Whole wheat christmas fruitcake Line cake pan with a large piece of foil. Press […]