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Excellent Holiday Fruitcake

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This classic Holiday Fruitcake is a dense, moist, and deeply flavorful dessert perfect for the winter season. Packed with plump raisins, chopped walnuts, and a blend of warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, it offers a rich taste that improves with age. The unique method of boiling the fruit in sugar water ensures the cake stays incredibly tender. Ideal for holiday gatherings, gift-giving, or a cozy afternoon treat with tea. This traditional recipe brings old-world charm and sweetness to your table, making it a cherished centerpiece for any celebration.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 16
Calories: 1656.5
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This classic Holiday Fruitcake is a dense, moist, and deeply flavorful dessert perfect for the winter season. Packed with plump raisins, chopped walnuts, and a blend of warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, it offers a rich taste that improves with age. The unique method of boiling the fruit in sugar water ensures the cake stays incredibly tender. Ideal for holiday gatherings, gift-giving, or a cozy afternoon treat with tea. This traditional recipe brings old-world charm and sweetness to your table, making it a cherished centerpiece for any celebration.
Ingredients
  • 1 pound Raisins
  • 1 1/3 cup Water
  • 1 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Shortening
  • 2 1/2 cup Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cloves, ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg, ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon Allspice
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Chopped walnuts
  • 1 pound Holiday fruit
  • 2 Eggs
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat your oven to 300F (150C) and lightly grease a tube pan.
  2. 2
    In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, raisins, and water.
  3. 3
    Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to maintain a simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. 4
    Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice.
  5. 5
    Stir the chopped walnuts and holiday fruit into the dry ingredients until evenly distributed.
  6. 6
    In a small bowl, beat the eggs until well combined.
  7. 7
    Remove the boiling raisin mixture from the heat and let it cool slightly for 1 minute.
  8. 8
    Quickly stir the beaten eggs into the hot raisin mixture; the mixture will curdle slightly, which is normal.
  9. 9
    Immediately pour the hot liquid mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  10. 10
    Pour the batter into the prepared tube pan.
  11. 11
    Bake for 1 hour 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  12. 12
    Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before removing and slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 16

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1656.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39.7g62%
Saturated Fat 8.2g41%
Cholesterol 93.2mg32%
Sodium 9976.7mg416%
Total Carbohydrate 312.2g105%
Dietary Fiber 11.5g46%
Sugars 183.5g
Protein 27.3g55%

* 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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