CHRISTMAS FRUITCAKE
It's a shame that fruitcake as a species gets such a bad rap. With its two key ingredients--rum and butter--it ought to be a hit. This recipe includes dried fruit, instead of the glowing, candied stuff we've all learned to associate with fruitcake, and is less dense and more cake-like than many fruitcake recipes. It has become a favorite of my friends and family around the holidays (even the skeptical ones), and is delicious by itself, or covered with a layer of almond paste.
Provided by Karen Uffelman
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Liqueur Dessert Recipes Rum
Time P20DT6h57m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Soak cherries, mango, cranberries, currants, and citron in 1/4 cup rum for at least 24 hours. Cover tightly, and store at room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Butter a 6x3-inch round pan or loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg. Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; mix into butter and sugar in three batches, alternating with molasses and milk. Stir in soaked fruit and chopped nuts. Scrape batter into prepared pan.
- Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then sprinkle with 2 tablespoons rum.
- Cut out one piece parchment paper and one piece cheesecloth, each large enough to wrap around the cake. Moisten cheesecloth with 1 tablespoon rum. Arrange cheesecloth on top of parchment paper, and unmold cake onto it. Sprinkle top and sides of cake with remaining rum. Wrap the cheesecloth closely to the surface of the cake, then wrap with paper. Place in an airtight tin, and age for at least 10 weeks. If storing longer, douse with additional rum for every 10 weeks of storage.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.3 g, Cholesterol 54.1 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 202.7 mg, Sugar 20.5 g
MINI CHRISTMAS CAKES
This recipe makes enough for 24 luxurious mini fruitcakes. They make a thoughtful Christmas gift for neighbors, work colleagues or teachers, or as part of a gift basket. You can decorate them differently by making one for each family member which makes it a lot more fun.
Provided by Ita
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Orange Dessert Recipes
Time P12DT10h30m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Combine currants, raisins, sultana raisins, and candied cherries in a plastic container with a lid. Pour brandy over dried fruit; stir in orange and lemon zest. Close container and set aside to soak for 2 to 3 days. Stir or shake container every few hours as you remember.
- Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with 24 cupcake cases or lightly grease 24 ramekins.
- Combine 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter and 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons brown sugar in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until well combined. Add eggs and molasses and beat well. Stir in all-purpose flour, self-rising flour, almonds, and mixed spice until well combined. Fold in almonds and soaked fruit; mix well. Spoon mixture into the prepared cases or ramekins.
- Bake in the preheated oven on the center rack until a toothpick inserted in the middle of a cake comes out clean, about 90 minutes. Allow to cool in their cases.
- Store in airtight tins or wrap them tightly in greaseproof paper and aluminum foil for at least 10 days before decorating.
- Heat jam in the microwave for 10 seconds until warmed and brush onto each cake.
- Roll out marzipan between 2 sheets of plastic wrap. Cut out circles with a round cookie cutter or a glass with the same diameter as the cakes. Arrange marzipan circles on top of the jam on each mini fruitcake. Store fruitcakes in an airtight container before finishing the final decoration, 8 hours to overnight.
- Roll out white fondant between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and cut out circles with the same diameter as the cakes. Press a cookie stencil with a snowflake pattern onto the fondant circles. Color in the snowflake pattern with blue food coloring using a small brush and place on top of the marzipan layer. Repeat with remaining cakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.9 calories, Carbohydrate 66.5 g, Cholesterol 46.1 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 57.9 mg, Sugar 41.5 g
CHRISTMAS CAKE
While brandy is the traditional partner for fruit cake, you could also try using a dessert sherry such as Pedro Ximénez. It's an intensely sweet, dark sherry made from the Spanish grape variety of the same name. Perfect in festive cakes, puddings and custards, you can find it in liquor stores.
Provided by Donna Hay
Categories HarperCollins Christmas Cake Dessert Winter Raisin Currant Date Almond Cinnamon Bake Soy Free Peanut Free Butter
Yield 16-24 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place both raisins, currants, dates and almonds in a large bowl. Add the brandy, mix to combine and cover with plastic wrap. Allow to soak in a cool dark place overnight, mixing occasionally.
- Preheat oven to 140°C (275°F). Line a 20cm (8-inch) square cake tin with 2 layers of non-stick baking paper. Place the butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer and beat on medium speed for 8 minutes or until pale and creamy. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Set aside.
- Add the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and allspice to the soaked fruit and mix well, ensuring the fruit is evenly coated with flour. Add the butter mixture and stir until well combined. Spoon into the tin and smooth the top. Bake for 2 hours or until cooked when tested with a skewer.
- Spoon over the extra brandy while the cake is still warm. Allow to cool completely in the tin, before turning out onto a cake stand or plate to serve.
- Keep this cake in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 2 months.
More about "extra fruity christmas cake recipes"
23 CHRISTMAS CAKES THAT BRING THE HOLIDAY CHEER
From epicurious.com
- Christmas Bombe with Spiced Cake and Chocolate-Brandy Glaze. We just had to kick off our list of Christmas cakes with this spectacular showstopper. Not a chocolate hound?
- Christmas Cake. If sweet raisins, tart currants, rich dates, crunchy nuts, and cozy spices are your jam, this Christmas cake has got your number. (Plus, it makes for a festive gift, too!)
- Cardamom-Pistachio Bûche de Noël. This bûche takes a classic Christmas sweet to the next level with a one-two punch of pistachio custard and cardamom sponge cake.
- Dark Ginger Rye Cake With Yogurt and Honey. For those who love a spicy ginger treat, this cake strikes a beautiful balance. Sweet honey, moist yogurt, and rich molasses bring warmth to the coldest holiday.
- French Spiced Bread. Spices and stone fruits help you ring in the holiday. Here, cinnamon and anise mingle with dried fruits to give your kitchen serious holiday vibes.
CHRISTMAS FRUIT CAKE - JO COOKS
From jocooks.com
4.6/5 (10)Calories 381 per servingCategory Cake, Dessert
THE BEST CHRISTMAS FRUIT CAKE RECIPE | THE RECIPE CRITIC
From therecipecritic.com
Reviews 1Category Side DishCuisine AmericanTotal Time 26 hrs 30 mins
EASY CHRISTMAS CAKE RECIPE - NICKY'S KITCHEN SANCTUARY
From kitchensanctuary.com
CHRISTMAS FRUITCAKE - BAKERS TABLE
From bakerstable.net
15 BEST CHRISTMAS CAKE RECIPE IDEAS - FOOD NETWORK
From foodnetwork.com
SUPER MOIST FRUIT CAKE RECIPE | MERRYBOOSTERS
From merryboosters.com
MARY BERRY'S RICH FRUIT CHRISTMAS CAKE RECIPE | DELICIOUS.
From deliciousmagazine.co.uk
TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS FRUIT CAKE WITH A TWIST
From entertainingdiva.com
OUR 75+ BEST CHRISTMAS CAKE RECIPES | MYRECIPES
From myrecipes.com
30 BEST CHRISTMAS CAKE RECIPES - INSANELY GOOD
From insanelygoodrecipes.com
20 BEST FRUITCAKE RECIPES - HOW TO MAKE CHRISTMAS …
From thepioneerwoman.com
HEALTHY CHRISTMAS FRUIT CAKE - NOURISH EVERY DAY
From nourisheveryday.com
CHRISTMAS CAKE - MOIST, EASY FRUIT CAKE | RECIPETIN EATS
From recipetineats.com
5/5 (111)Total Time 4 hrs 45 minsCategory DessertCalories 388 per serving
YOU’LL LOVE THIS ONE-BOWL VANILLA RIFF ON THE BELOVED TEXAS SHEET …
From washingtonpost.com
RECIPE FOR A THE BEST TRADITIONAL MOIST FRUIT CAKE - DELISHABLY
From delishably.com
CHRISTMAS CAKE RECIPES
From allrecipes.com
10 BEST CHRISTMAS FRUITCAKE RECIPES - HOLIDAY FRUITCAKE IDEAS
From countryliving.com
MARY BERRY’S CLASSIC CHRISTMAS CAKE | BAKING RECIPES | GOODTO
From goodto.com
23 BEST CHRISTMAS CAKE RECIPES FROM HOT COCOA CAKE TO ANGEL FOOD
From food52.com
You'll also love