The World's Greatest Fruitcake Recipe

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Ingredients
13
Count
Nutrition
620
Calories
Total time
195
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F.
  2. Line the bottom of a 9 springform pan with a double thickness of waxed paper; grease paper.
  3. Combine the candied fruits and nuts in a large bowl; sift flour, baking powder and salt over fruit mixture and toss lightly.
  4. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar together until fluffy.
  5. Add eggs, one at a time.
  6. Blend in brandy and vanilla; fold into fruit mixture.
  7. Spoon into prepared pan, spreading evenly.
  8. Bake for three hours or until the cake tests done.
  9. Let cool completely in pan on wire rack; loosen around edge with a knife and turn out onto rack.
  10. Peel off paper.
  11. Wrap cake with a cheesecloth and sprinkle with brandy or sherry.
  12. Place in a plastic bag and seal.
  13. Pack in a metal tin with tight fitting lid; allow to ripen for at least four weeks.
  14. To serve: Remove cheesecloth and place on a serving plate.
  15. Spoon brandy glaze over the top and garnish with thin slices of candied fruit, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 619.55 Kcal (2594 kJ)
Calories from fat 193.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.51g 33%
Cholesterol 71.42mg 24%
Sodium 306.71mg 13%
Potassium 244.48mg 5%
Total Carbs 97.89g 33%
Sugars 71.32g 285%
Dietary Fiber 2.59g 10%
Protein 6.47g 13%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 66.4mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 377.4 Kcal (1580 kJ)
Calories from fat 117.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.1g 33%
Cholesterol 43.51mg 24%
Sodium 186.83mg 13%
Potassium 148.92mg 5%
Total Carbs 59.63g 33%
Sugars 43.44g 285%
Dietary Fiber 1.58g 10%
Protein 3.94g 13%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.9mg 8%
Calcium 40.5mg 7%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.7
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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