It’s not the holidays without a fruit cake! Moist spice cake is packed with citrus, candied fruit, nuts, and a kick of brandy. Keep for yourself to serve as part of a dessert spread, or make several and pack into tins to gift to friends and family.

Quick Info

⏱️ 210 min • 🍽️ 6 servings • ⭐ 67%

Tags

[North American] • [Desserts] • [Meal] • [Alcohol-Free]

Ingredients

• Neutral oil or unsalted butter, for greasing
• 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon ground mace
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 6 large eggs
• ½ cup molasses
• Zest of 1 orange
• Juice of 1 orange
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Juice of 1 lemon
• ½ cup brandy
• 2½ cups diced candied fruit, such as citron, pineapple, cherries, orange and lemon peel
• 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
• 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
• 1½ cups chopped dates
• 1½ cups dried currants
• 1½ cups golden raisins
• ¼ cup apricot preserves
• Candied cherries
• Candied orange or lemon peels
• Whole pecans

Instructions Preview

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease …
2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, …
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Recipe by: Elle DeBell • From: Tasty