Cold Water Fruit Cake

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Servings: 12 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A moist, spice-laden fruit cake made with a simple cold water batter for tender results.
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This classic Cold Water Fruit Cake is a nostalgic treat that proves you don’t need eggs or milk to make a delicious dessert. The unique method involves boiling the fruit with sugar and spices to create a rich, syrupy base that keeps the cake incredibly moist and tender. Loaded with plump raisins and warm aromatics like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, it offers a comforting, home-style flavor profile that is perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy winter evenings. The texture is dense yet soft, with bursts of sweet fruit in every bite. It’s an economical and easy recipe that relies on pantry staples, making it a reliable favorite for families looking for a traditional, hearty cake that tastes even better the next day.

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Cold Water Fruit Cake

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 12 Calories: 1539.6

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This classic Cold Water Fruit Cake is a nostalgic treat that proves you don't need eggs or milk to make a delicious dessert. The unique method involves boiling the fruit with sugar and spices to create a rich, syrupy base that keeps the cake incredibly moist and tender. Loaded with plump raisins and warm aromatics like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, it offers a comforting, home-style flavor profile that is perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy winter evenings. The texture is dense yet soft, with bursts of sweet fruit in every bite. It&# 226;ÂÂs an economical and easy recipe that relies on pantry staples, making it a reliable favorite for families looking for a traditional, hearty cake that tastes even better the next day.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350ðF (175ðC). Grease and flour a tube pan or bundt pan.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, shortening, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, raisins, and cold water.
  3. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
  4. Once boiling, reduce heat slightly and let it simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  5. Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the fruit mixture to cool for about 10-15 minutes until it is warm but not hot.
  6. Stir the vanilla extract into the cooled fruit mixture.
  7. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  8. Add the dry ingredients to the fruit mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  9. Pour the batter into the prepared tube pan, spreading it evenly.
  10. Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1539.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.3g16%
Saturated Fat 3.1g16%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 4895.1mg204%
Total Carbohydrate 348.9g117%
Dietary Fiber 10.4g42%
Sugars 204.8g
Protein 21.8g44%

* 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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