Fruitcake (Dave Lieberman) Recipe

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Fruitcake (Dave Lieberman)
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
  2. Combine raisins and orange rind in a microwaveable bowl and pour over the brandy. Microwave for 2 minutes then let it sit while you prepare the batter.
  3. With an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs 1 at a time.
  4. Whisk together the dry ingredients until homogenous, then fold in the dry ingredients.
  5. Strain the brandy from the raisins and reserve. Stir the raisins, pineapple, and pecans into the batter.
  6. Grease 2 (8 by 4-inch loaf pans and line the bottom with a piece of waxed paper. Spoon the batter into the pan. Bake 3 hours. Let cool and remove from pan. Poke holes with a large skewer all over the cake.
  7. Soak a large piece of cheese cloth in the reserved brandy. Wrap cooled cake in cheesecloth, place in large plastic bag and store in a cool, dry place.
  8. It is awesome served with vanilla ice cream.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1294.91 Kcal (5422 kJ)
Calories from fat 622.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 69.16g 106%
Cholesterol 122.12mg 41%
Sodium 343.45mg 14%
Potassium 798.7mg 17%
Total Carbs 147.93g 49%
Sugars 72.14g 289%
Dietary Fiber 10.16g 41%
Protein 16.2g 32%
Vitamin C 10.7mg 18%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 4.4mg 24%
Calcium 143.8mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 394.59 Kcal (1652 kJ)
Calories from fat 189.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.07g 106%
Cholesterol 37.21mg 41%
Sodium 104.66mg 14%
Potassium 243.38mg 17%
Total Carbs 45.08g 49%
Sugars 21.98g 289%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g 41%
Protein 4.94g 32%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 18%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 9%
Iron 1.3mg 24%
Calcium 43.8mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 30.9
    Points
  • 35
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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