Excellent Holiday Fruitcake

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Servings: 16 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A dense, moist spiced cake loaded with dried fruits and nuts, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Excellent Holiday Fruitcake

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 16 Calories: 1370.1

Description

This classic holiday fruitcake is a beloved centerpiece for festive tables, offering a rich tapestry of warm spices and sweet dried fruits. The batter is infused with a syrup of boiled raisins, water, and sugar, creating an incredibly moist and tender crumb. Aromatics like cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice provide that distinct seasonal warmth, while chopped walnuts add a satisfying crunch. This cake is dense enough to slice beautifully yet soft enough to melt in your mouth. It is ideal for Christmas breakfast, holiday parties, or as a thoughtful gift. Unlike heavy commercial versions, this homemade recipe relies on simple pantry staples to deliver a nostalgic, home-style flavor that brings comfort and joy to any celebration.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Lightly grease a tube pan with shortening or cooking spray.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the raisins, sugar, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Reduce heat slightly and boil for exactly 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  4. Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, allspice, cinnamon, ground cloves, and ground nutmeg.
  5. Fold the chopped walnuts and any additional holiday fruit into the dry ingredients until evenly distributed.
  6. In a small bowl, beat the eggs until smooth and uniform.
  7. Carefully pour the beaten eggs into the hot boiling raisin mixture. Stir quickly and vigorously to combine.
  8. Immediately pour the hot liquid mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients.
  9. Mix thoroughly until the batter is smooth and well-combined. Do not overmix, but ensure no dry flour remains.
  10. Pour the batter into the prepared tube pan.
  11. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  12. Remove from oven and allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 16

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1370.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17.3g27%
Saturated Fat 5.6g28%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 4893.8mg204%
Total Carbohydrate 294.0g98%
Dietary Fiber 8.4g34%
Sugars 174.5g
Protein 18.6g38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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